Lemon-Asparagus Risotto
- 2 cups onions, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1-1/4 qt. Arborio rice, uncooked
- 1 gal. chicken broth, heated
- 1 qt. asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
- - Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup lemon zest, grated Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
- 1/2 cup lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
- Saute onions in hot oil on medium-high heat 2 min.
- or until crisp-tender.
- Stir in rice.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add broth, 1/2 cup at a time; cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring constantly.
- Meanwhile, cook asparagus in saucepan of boiling water 3 to 4 min.
- or until crisp-tender.
- Transfer to bowl of cold water with slotted spoon.
- Let stand 2 min.
- ; drain.
- Set aside.
- Add cream cheese, lemon peel and juice to rice mixture; mix well.
- Gently stir in asparagus; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
onions, olive oil, arborio rice, chicken broth, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/lemon-asparagus-risotto-109173.aspx (may not work)