Farmer’s Markets will be beginning soon, and the first locally grown vegetable that’s available is asparagus, and it makes a wonderful risotto!
Ingredients:
1 small yellow or sweet onion (or 2 small shallots), diced finely
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound (about 2 ½ cups) arborio rice*
1 tsp dried Italian herbs blend
½ cup white wine or broth
5-6 cups vegan chicken broth*
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½” or 1” pieces
Half batch vegan parmesan or ½ cup store-bought vegan parmesan (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 large or two small lemons
*Note: We have vegetarian chicken broth mix and arborio rice at the store :)