Asparagus Risotto
Goes well with any meat course, from canadian diabetes association
Steps
Wash and snap off butt ends of asparagus , cut stems into 1 / 2 inch pieces , set.
Melt margarine in a saucepan or flame proof casserole.
Add asparagus pieces and onion , stir , cook 5 minutes until onion is transparent and soft.
Stir in rice and chicken broth , bring to a boil , cover , simmer 10 minutes.
Add asparagus.
Stir in 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese , and salt and pepper to taste.
Let stand , covered , 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
Diabetic- 2 starchy and 1 / 2 fat choices.
Ingredients
fresh asparagus, margarine, onion, long grain rice, hot chicken broth, parmesan cheese, salt, fresh ground pepper