Spring Risotto

 This is perfect for spring or anytime.

1/2 c. each: chopped onions, chopped asparagus

1 c. each: arborio rice, vermouth

2 c. low sodium broth

2 T. butter, olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed and chopped

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper

Peel and chop onions.

Peel, crush and chop garlic. 

Heat saute pan over medium high heat. Lower heat to medium, add oil and butter. Add onion, garlic.

 Saute for 3 min. 

Add rice, salt, pepper stir and saute for 2 min. 

Add 1/2 c of broth to rice. 

Stir rice until broth is absorbed 2 - 5 min approx. 

Carefully add 1/2 c. of vermouth to rice.

Stir for 2 to 5 min. or until vermouth is absorbed. 

Repeat process with broth and vermouth alternating, add asparagus, stir to heat. 

Continue to add broth 1/2 c. at a time until all broth is absorbed. 

Serves 4.