Truffled Asparagus Risotto
Truffled Asparagus Risotto balances creamy Arborio rice with tender asparagus and a luxurious whisper of truffle oil. Parmesan adds a nutty finish while white wine brightens each bite, making it rich yet elegant. Serve this dish for a cozy dinner or as a refined main course when hosting friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Truffled Asparagus Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil. Stir in the bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 2
Pour in the wine and stir until it is absorbed. Add 1 cup of broth, stirring until absorbed. Add 1/2 cup of broth at a time, stirring until absorbed after each addition, and repeat until all the broth is used. With the last cup of broth, stir in the asparagus. The total time spent stirring in the broth should be 15 to 20 minutes. When done, the rice should be tender yet slightly firm to the bite.
- 3
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add milk to taste for the desired creaminess. Cover and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.
- Calories 401.07 kcal High 20%
- Protein 12.21 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 52.31 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.87 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.26 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 750.39 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 4.29 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.32 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.94 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 495.46 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 67.18 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 6.12 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Truffled Asparagus Risotto is an Italian side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Asparagus, Butter, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 401.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Truffled Asparagus Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Truffled Asparagus Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Asparagus, Butter, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Truffled Asparagus Risotto?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 401.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Truffled Asparagus Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Truffled Asparagus Risotto healthy?
- Truffled Asparagus Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 401.07 calories and 12.21 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 750.39 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.26 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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