Risotto With Asparagus And Bison Bacon

Serves: 5

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

44

Sweetness

55

Sourness

50

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

Butter

1.333333 cups

Arborio (uncooked)

4 cups

Chicken Broth

1 tsp

Black Pepper

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2

Place asparagus in single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan

3

Drizzle with olive oil

4

Bake, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender

5

Cool slightly

6

Cut into bite-size pieces; set aside

7

Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan

8

Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender

9

Add rice

10

Cook and stir for 2 minutes

11

Carefully stir in broth and pepper

12

Bring to boiling; reduce heat

13

Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (do not lift lid)

14

Meanwhile, cook bison bacon, 1/2 at a time, over medium heat in a large skillet for 5 to 6 minutes per batch or until crisp, turning occasionally

15

If necessary, drain on paper towels

16

Transfer to a cutting board

17

Cool slightly; chop into bite-size pieces

18

Remove saucepan from heat

19

Stir in asparagus

20

Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes

21

Stir in bison bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese