Risotto verde(green rice)

 
                         Risotto Verde (Green Rice)
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Italian                          Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         G. Granaroli XBRG76A
    1      quart         Chicken broth
    2      cup           Water from cooking the
    1      pound         Thin asparagus
                         asparagus(strained)
      1/2  Stick         butter
    1 1/2  cup           Rice (Uncle Ben`s)1/2 c
    2      tablespoon    Olive oil
                         grated cheese+
    1                    Onion chopped
 
 Clean and trim asparagus and cook in lightly salted water until tender.
 
 Carefully remove the tender tips (1" + 1" again) reserve on the side. In a
 blender puree the rest of the stems with some of the water and strain . Add
 enough of the water to make the required 2 cups of liquid. Melt butter in oil
 and sautee the onion. Add the rice, mix and gradually add the asparagus broth
 until all absorbed. Continue addin the chicken broth until the rice is cooked.
 Stir often to avoid sticking. When done gently mix in grated cheese and
 asparagus tips. Serve Hot.
 
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