From our friends at Rockland Farm Alliance
Featured Seasonal Recipe
Asparagus Risotto
by Back to Earth
This recipe is extremely versatile. You can change the vegetables, add your favorite fresh herbs, or add 1 cup of your favorite cheese at the end. Grated romano or asiago works well.
2 cups Arborio Rice
4 cups water (or chicken stock)
1 medium onion diced
5 celery stalks diced
2 cloves fresh garlic chopped fine
2# asparagus (snap off tough stems and slice remaining spears on an angle)
1 sweet red pepper diced
1 yellow pepper diced
1 bag frozen peas rinsed in warm water
In small pot bring 4 cups water (or stock) to a gentle boil. Lower heat.
At same time, in a medium size pot sauté onion, garlic, & celery in enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom of pot. When vegetables are slightly wilted add the 2 cups of Arborio rice. Lower heat and stir until rice is blended with the other ingredients.
Add ½ cup white wine or mirin. Stir again being careful not to burn the rice. Slowly add the boiling water/stock to the mixture. Cover pot and simmer on low heat. Stir occasionally. When all liquid is absorbed turn off heat and let sit for 5 – 10 minutes.
In a small sauté pan sauté red and yellow peppers in a little olive oil until tender. Remove from pan & set aside. In same pan gently sauté asparagus for a few minutes until color is bright green. Remove from heat. Add peppers, peas, and asparagus to rice mixture, salt and pepper to taste.
Back to Earth has been providing Rockland with the healthier alternative to grocery shopping since 1971. With locations in New City and Nyack they strive to keep customers healthy and happy, offering a wide variety of items including organic produce, gluten-free products, vitamins and supplements. They offer freshly prepared salads, soups, sandwiches and more. www.back2earthonline.com
306 South Main St, New City, NY 10956 (845) 634-3511
1 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960 (845) 353-3311
