White Asparagus Risotto & Gouda Cream Sauce Recipe

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A creamy risotto with white asparagus, gouda cheese and thin slices of crisp country ham.

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Servings: 4
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 ounces country ham, thinly shaved
  • 5 1/4 cups vegetable stock or broth
  • 1 pound white asparagus, trimmed and cut into one inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1/4 cup lightly toasted cornbread crumbs
  • 4 cilantro sprigs

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet and cook ham over medium heat until crispy on both sides.
  2. Remove to paper towels to drain, then set aside.
  3. Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a large saucepan and blanch asparagus for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove asparagus from stock and shock in ice water until chilled, then drain thoroughly.
  5. Reduce stock to low heat and keep hot.
  6. Meanwhile, add oil and shallots to a large skillet and saute three minutes over medium heat.
  7. Add rice and stir until lightly golden, 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add 1/2 cup stock and allow to cook until liquid evaporates. Continue stirring rice and adding stock, one cup at a time, for 15 minutes.
  9. After 15 minutes, add cream, any remaining stock and pepper. Continue to cook and stir constantly until mixture is tender and creamy, but slightly firm in the center.
  10. Remove saucepan from heat, stir in asparagus, butter and 1/2 cup gouda cheese.
  11. Spoon risotto on individual serving plates followed with reserved cheese and crispy ham.
  12. Sprinkle cornbread crumbs over top and garnish with cilantro sprig.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 690g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 1265  
Calories from Fat 844 67%
Total Fat 95.46g 119%
Saturated Fat 22.43g 90%
Trans Fat 1.41g  
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 2998mg 125%
Potassium 340mg 10%
Total Carbs 75.24g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 14%
Sugars 6.04g 4%
Protein 26.4g 42%
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