Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon

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This recipe is a hearty take on the traditional risotto dish, complete with asparagus and bison bacon.

Submitted by The Bison Council
Published on September 5, 2013
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 ⅓ cups uncooked Arborio or long-grain rice

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 8 ounces bison bacon

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place asparagus in single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly. Cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.

  2. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Carefully stir in broth and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (do not lift lid).

  3. 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. If necessary, drain on paper towels. Transfer to a cutting board. Cool slightly; chop into bite-size pieces.

  4. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in asparagus. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in bison bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese.

Tips

Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens(R) Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.

23 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

237 Calories
5g Fat
35g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 579mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.