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Zucchini and Asparagus Orzo Risotto

Zucchini and Asparagus Orzo Risotto

Cost $12.5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Broth

    • 2 ½ cups vegetarian chicken-flavored broth
    • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

  • Fat and Oil

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ½ medium yellow onion, diced
    • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 1 cup frozen peas

  • Seasoning

    • ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 hard cheese rind
    • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • Pasta

    • 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

  • Liquid

    • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 ½ cup finely grated Grana Padano cheese

STEPS

1

Pour vegetarian chicken broth and vegetable broth into a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover until needed.

2

Melt butter and oil together in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pepper flakes, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper; cook and stir until onion has softened.

3

Add zucchini and a pinch of sea salt; cook and stir until zucchini has softened. Stir in orzo pasta and continue to cook, stirring often, for a few minutes.

4

Pour in wine, stirring as it bubbles until the rapid bubbling stops. Pour in hot broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add cheese rind and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Cook and stir until a good portion of liquid has been soaked up by the orzo, about 10 minutes.

5

Stir in asparagus and frozen peas and continue to simmer until nearly all of the liquid is gone and orzo is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

6

Stir in grated cheese, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and desired amount of cracked pepper. Remove and discard the cheese rind. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

641

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 89
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 Use freshly grated Grana Padano cheese for enhanced flavor.Prepare the broth beforehand to save time during cooking.Opt for high-quality dry white wine to elevate the taste of the risotto.Adjust seasoning to preference before serving.