Spring Vegetable and Ham Risotto

Name: Spring Vegetable and Ham Risotto
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 59 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 cup risotto rice; 1/2 lb smoked ham, diced; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; saffron; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1/4 lb French style green bean, halved; 1/4 lb asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 3 scallions, chopped; 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper

Submitted by swirlycinnacakes

"A nice addition to any dinner party."

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Ready In:: 59mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, chopped
1 cup risotto rice
¹⁄₂ lb smoked ham, diced
2 ¹⁄₂ cups vegetable broth
saffron
2 celery ribs, sliced
¹⁄₄ lb French style green bean, halved
¹⁄₄ lb asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 scallions, chopped
¹⁄₃ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

directions

Place the oil, butter and shallots in a heavy-bottomed pan and saute until softened.
Stir in the rice and ham and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour the vegetable bouillon over the saffron and leave to soak. Strain over the rice and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the celery, beans and asparagus and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the scallions and cheese. Season to taste, cover and cook for 3 minutes. Serve hot.