Asparagus and Truffle Risotto

Name: Asparagus and Truffle Risotto
Total time: 45
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups Arborio rice; ½ cup dry white wine; 6 cups warm chicken broth; ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons truffle oil; 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Recipe by JD from allrecipes.com

Dinner 45 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 medium green bell pepper, diced
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½ cup chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups Arborio rice

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½ cup dry white wine
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6 cups warm chicken broth
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½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons truffle oil
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1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until melted. Stir in bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat, 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour wine into mixture and stir until absorbed. Add 1 cup of broth, stirring until absorbed. Add 1/2 cup of broth, stirring until absorbed; repeat process of adding 1/2 cup of broth until all is used. Stir in asparagus with the last cup of broth. Stirring in the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. When finished, the rice should be tender yet firm to the bite.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in milk to taste and to desired creaminess. Cover and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.