Fresh Asparagus Risotto

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Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh asparagus
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup canned peas, drained
• Sea salt, to taste
• Cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Cut tops of asparagus off, discard stalks. Set aside.
2. Pour vegetable broth in large saucepan. Set to medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, place lid on saucepan and keep hot.
3. In a separate large saucepan, pour in olive oil and set to medium-high heat. Saute the asparagus, sweet onion and minced garlic, until the onions are translucent.
4. Add the Arborio rice into the asparagus pan. Stir together until well incorporated.
5. Pour the white wine in with the rice and stir until completely absorbed.
6. Add 1/2 cup of hot broth to the rice and continue to cook until liquid is fully absorbed, stirring often. Repeat process until broth is gone. Remove pan from heat.
7. Add butter, Parmesan cheese and peas to the rice and stir together well. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Spoon risotto onto serving plates and enjoy!