Asparagus Risotto

Asparagus Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish from the Lombardy region, where creamy Arborio rice is slowly cooked with broth, white wine, and tender-crisp asparagus. It typically features Parmesan cheese, butter, onions, and sometimes lemon zest for brightness, creating a rich yet fresh springtime meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the rice, with a good amount of protein from the cheese and asparagus, and contains healthy fats from butter and Parmesan. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and folate from the asparagus.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	9 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Folate	120 mcg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Risotto's creamy texture comes from the starch released by slow-stirring the rice, not from adding cream—a technique unique to Northern Italian cuisine. Nutritionally, asparagus adds a prebiotic fiber boost, supporting gut health, while the dish's seasonal nature celebrates the short spring harvest window for this vegetable.