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Baked Risotto with Asparagus, Spinach & Parmesan
Makes 6 entrée or 10 to 12 side-dish servings
Baked Risotto with Asparagus, Spinach & Parmesan
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Baked Risotto with Asparagus, Spinach & Parmesan


Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup arborio rice
8 cups (8 to 10 ounces) packed torn stemmed spinach
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups diagonally sliced asparagus
   
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4 minutes or until tender. Add rice; stir to coat with oil.
3. Stir in spinach, a handful at a time, adding more as it wilts. Add broth, salt and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
4. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Cover tightly; bake 15 minutes.
5. Remove from oven; stir in asparagus. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Cover; bake 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Publications International, Ltd.
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Nutrients per Serving
(1/6 of recipe)
Calories 183
Calories from Fat 22 %
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Carbohydrate 29 g
Fiber 2 g
Protein 7 g
Sodium 578 mg
Dietary exchanges
2 Starch
1 Fat
To see more great recipes in related categories, click the links below
Recipe Institute | Main Dishes | Sides, Misc. | Rice | Spinach | Casseroles | Home-Tested | Vegetarian Dishes | Italian
 
     
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