Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon

Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked Arborio or long-grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces bison bacon
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese


  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in asparagus. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in bison bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese.

03/31/2018
Risotto with Asparagus and Bison Bacon, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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