(Sophisticated Pie)
Asparagus stalks are boiled in broth, while savory shiitake mushrooms are sautéed simply on the stove. The Arborio rice is cooked briefly in Champagne to celebrate the coming of spring. This recipe comes to us from Elizabeth from Sophisticated Pie.
Cook Time:50 min
Prep Time:20 min
Total Time:1 hours10 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4-5 cup low sodium vegetable stock
15-20 Stalks asparagus
4 tablespoon non hydrogenated margarine
1 Shallot, minced
1 1/2 cup Arborio rice
1 1/2 cup champagne
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Place the stock in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and add the asparagus stalks. Let cook for 3-4 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool. Turn the stock down to low.
When asparagus have cooled, slice them into bite sized pieces.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the margarine to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and let cook for about 2-4 minutes, or until soft.
Add the rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes glossy. Pour in the champagne, stir and cook 2-3 minutes more, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Add the stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates. Keep adding stock and stirring until evaporated for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender with just a small amount of crunch.
While the rice is cooking, place the remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in a separate sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until browned to preference.
When the rice has completed cooking, stir in the sautéed mushrooms, sliced asparagus and grated parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.
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