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                        Risotto Verde (Green Rice)

Recipe By     : G. Granaroli (XBRG76A)
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      qt            Chicken broth
   2      c             Water from cooking the
   1      lb            Thin asparagus
                        Asparagus -- strained
     1/4  c             Butter
   1 1/2  c             Uncle Ben's rice
   2      tb            Olive oil
     1/2  c             Cheese -- grated, or more
   1                    Onion -- chopped

Clean and trim asparagus and cook in lightly salted water until
tender.

Carefully remove the tender tips (1" + 1" again) reserve on the side.
In a blender puree the rest of the stems with some of the water and
strain. Add enough of the water to make the required 2 cups of
liquid. Melt butter in oil and sautee the onion. Add the rice, mix
and gradually add the asparagus broth until all absorbed. Continue
add in the chicken broth until the rice is cooked. Stir often to
avoid sticking. When done gently mix in grated cheese and asparagus
tips. Serve hot.


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