Einkorn Risotto with Roasted Asparagus

Einkorn Risotto with Roasted Asparagus might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 18g of protein, 32g of fat, and a total of 567 calories. For $3.58 per serving, you get a main course that serves 2. 43 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. This recipe from Naturally Ella requires fresh tarragon, vegetable broth, risotto rice, and butter. Easter will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 71%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Einkorn and Spotted Shrimp Risotto with Butternut Squash and Almonds, Roasted Asparagus Risotto, and Walnut Risotto With Roasted Asparagus.

Servings: 2

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 45 minutes

 

Ingredients:

½ pound thin asparagus

Asparagus

½ cup einkorn berries

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon

1 garlic clove, finely minced

3 tablespoons crushed hazelnut pieces

2 teaspoons olive oil

Risotto

1/8 teaspoon salt

Salt, to taste

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

½ cup grated vegetarian parmesan

1 cup water

Equipment:

food processor

blender

pot

frying pan

oven

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Instructions Crack the einkorn in a blender or food processor. of the pieces should be cracked with a bit of dust/flour as well (4 to 5 pulses). Combine the garlic with the vegetable broth and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and keep warm while making the risotto. Heat a separate pan over medium-low heat. Add the einkorn and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, just until it has a warming fragrance. Add in 1 cup or so of the vegetable broth mixture. Stir well and let grains absorb liquid. Continue adding broth mixture 1/4 cup at a time and stirring until einkorn is tender, about 45 minutes or so. Stir in the parmesan and add a splash more liquid if the risotto has thickened too much, While the einkorn is cooking, heat your oven to 425F. Trim the ends from the asparagus and place on a sheet tray. Toss with the olive oil and salt. Roast until tender but still has a bit of crispness to it, 10 to 12 minutes. Toast the hazelnuts in a small skillet over medium heat for a few minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the butter to the skillet, melt and add the tarragon. Remove from heat. Once the asparagus is done, toss with the tarragon butter and toasted hazelnuts. Taste and add more salt if desired. Divide the risotto into two bowls and top with the asparagus. Scrap any loose butter and/or hazelnuts over the asparagus. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan.

 

Step by step:


1. Crack the einkorn in a blender or food processor. of the pieces should be cracked with a bit of dust/flour as well (4 to 5 pulses).

2. Combine the garlic with the vegetable broth and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and keep warm while making the risotto.

3. Heat a separate pan over medium-low heat.

4. Add the einkorn and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, just until it has a warming fragrance.

5. Add in 1 cup or so of the vegetable broth mixture. Stir well and let grains absorb liquid. Continue adding broth mixture 1/4 cup at a time and stirring until einkorn is tender, about 45 minutes or so. Stir in the parmesan and add a splash more liquid if the risotto has thickened too much,

6. While the einkorn is cooking, heat your oven to 425F. Trim the ends from the asparagus and place on a sheet tray. Toss with the olive oil and salt. Roast until tender but still has a bit of crispness to it, 10 to 12 minutes.

7. Toast the hazelnuts in a small skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.

8. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

9. Add the butter to the skillet, melt and add the tarragon.

10. Remove from heat. Once the asparagus is done, toss with the tarragon butter and toasted hazelnuts. Taste and add more salt if desired.

11. Divide the risotto into two bowls and top with the asparagus. Scrap any loose butter and/or hazelnuts over the asparagus.

12. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan.


Nutrition Information:

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566k Calories
17g Protein
31g Total Fat
56g Carbs
18% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
566k
28%

Fat
31g
49%

  Saturated Fat
12g
79%

Carbohydrates
56g
19%

  Sugar
8g
9%

Cholesterol
47mg
16%

Sodium
1789mg
78%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
17g
35%

Manganese
1mg
90%

Vitamin K
59µg
57%

Folate
199µg
50%

Vitamin A
1973IU
39%

Vitamin B1
0.57mg
38%

Calcium
366mg
37%

Phosphorus
337mg
34%

Iron
5mg
33%

Copper
0.63mg
32%

Vitamin E
4mg
31%

Fiber
6g
26%

Selenium
16µg
24%

Vitamin B3
3mg
19%

Vitamin B2
0.32mg
19%

Vitamin B6
0.36mg
18%

Magnesium
70mg
18%

Zinc
2mg
16%

Potassium
454mg
13%

Vitamin B5
1mg
13%

Vitamin C
9mg
11%

Vitamin B12
0.32µg
5%

Vitamin D
0.34µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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