Rose-Infused Lemon Risotto with Asparagus

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A delicate, fragrant risotto featuring delicate lemon zest and fresh asparagus, perfect for a romantic dinner. This Italian-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, Dry white wine, Vegetable stock for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim woody ends from asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil, add asparagus, and cook for 2 minutes until bright green; drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tbsp butter over medium heat until melted. Add Arborio rice and stir constantly for 2 minutes until grains are translucent.
  3. Step 3: Pour in white wine and cook, stirring frequently, until fully absorbed (about 3 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup vegetable stock, stir, and simmer until absorbed. Continue adding stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and tender (about 20 minutes total).
  5. Step 5: Stir in lemon zest, cooked asparagus, and remaining 1/2 cup stock. Cook for 2 more minutes until asparagus is heated through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cover and let rest for 3 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

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