Lemon Risotto with Asparagus, Artichoke and Tofu, Braised Leeks

Dinner 4/10

Lemon Risotto with Asparagus, Artichoke and Tofu

Braised Leeks







OK, so the tofu looks a wee bit like a re-enactment from "Alien vs. Predator" -- but it was perhaps the best risotto I've made to date ;)

Lemon Risotto with Asparagus, Artichoke and Tofu

quick recipe recap: sweat one medium minced onion and two cloves garlic in olive oil over med-low temp, and add salt and pepper. Add one cup of the arborio rice and stir to evenly coat. Let the rice cook for a few minutes. Begin to add veg stock (you'll need about five or six cups total), one cup to start, then 1/2 cup at a time as the rice absorbs it. When the rice just begins to look creamy (about 15-20 minutes), add the thinly sliced asparagus and artichoke bits and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Finally add lemon (to taste), about 2 tbs. of nutritional yeast and stir to combine -- check for seasoning. Serve hot with the shredded/fried tofu on top.

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