Spring time heralds new growth and a nutritious harvest of ingredients that help our bodies reset for brighter days. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare as of 2015 only seven per cent of adults and five per cent of children eat enough vegetables. This satisfying dish uses the best of spring 'sparagus' and also works well topped with a salmon fillet or grilled chicken. I have added pure and unflavoured hydrolysed collagen for extra protein...naturally. 
 

Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 350g arborio rice
  • 1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
  • 1L (4 cups) vegetarian stock
  • 3 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths
  • 30g pure unflavoured be. Health Collagen
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

 

Method

1. Heat oil and half the butter in a large, deep frypan on medium-low heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes until soft.

2. Turn heat to medium-high, add rice and stir to coat.

3. Add wine and stir for 1 minute. Add stock a ladleful at a time, stirring and allowing each to absorb before adding the next, until rice is cooked but still al dente.

4. Add asparagus with final ladleful of stock (risotto should take 15-20 minutes). Stir in cheese, remaining butter and 1/2 cup (125ml) boiling water.

5. Remove from heat, stir in rind and parsley. Season and serve with extra parmesan.

 

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