Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

Kyra Williams for The Upside Blog

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Looking for a dinner to impress? How about an Italian-favorite comfort food? This risotto is satisfying, rich, and each bite is bursting with a flavor that’ll leave everyone in creamy mushroom heaven. Whether you’re feeding a few close friends or your entire extended family, this recipe is sure to be enjoyed by all. Don’t be surprised when you’re asked to host again and again.

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Ingredients

1 lb. baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 lb. white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 shallots, diced
1 bunch asparagus, chopped into quarters
6 cups chicken broth
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 Tbsp. grass-fed butter
Sea salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil on medium-high heat, then add mushrooms and asparagus. Cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. In skillet on medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add shallots and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add rice, stir to coat with oil for about 2 minutes. When rice looks pale, pour in wine; stir until absorbed.
  4. Add 1/2 cup of broth and stir until absorbed. Continue to add 1/2 cup of broth at a time and cook until all liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; add mushrooms, asparagus and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Kyra Williams

Kyra Williams hasn’t always been fit. She used to be quite the opposite, in fact. During her college years, she lived on pizza and beer and packed on an unhealthy amount of pounds, due to total inactivity. One day, something clicked, and Kyra knew it was time to lose the weight. Since that time, she’s fallen so in love with fitness that she’s made it her life’s work to help others to make the changes they need to become fit, active and healthy.

Kyra is a self-employed, NASM-certified online personal trainer and nutrition expert, Crossfit Level One Trainer, USA Weightlifting and USA Powerlifting Coach, and she’s helped women all over the world through her online training services and training programs. For more info or to connect with Kyra, visit kyrawilliamsfitness.com.