Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon

Name: Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 1.3333333730698 cups uncooked Arborio or long-grain rice; 4 cups chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces bison bacon; 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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

Recipe 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

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

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.
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).
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.
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.

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
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
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.