Roasted Asparagus with Garlic

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic
Prep Time
15 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus (medium width)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon wedges, as garnish
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 500°. Rinse asparagus and break off tough ends.
  2. In shallow roasting pan, place asparagus and coat with oil. Sprinkle with garlic and salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Roast uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes (depending on width of spears), shaking pan occasionally.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Risotto Primavera Soup

Risotto Primavera Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • Juice and grated zest of 1 large lemon
  • [q:3/4] cup Arborio rice
  • [q:1/2] cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Optional: generous pinch of saffron
  • 2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, unthawed
  • [q:1/2] cup freshly grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion.
  2. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  3. Add the lemon juice, zest, and rice. Cook and stir 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the wine. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until almost completely absorbed.
  5. Stir in the broth (and optional saffron). Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes. Stir in the asparagus and peas.
  7. Cook, uncovered, 2 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Info
297 calories, 4.1g fat, 7.4g protein, 5.7mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 25.6g carbs
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