Ingredients
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1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 ⅓ cups uncooked Arborio or long-grain rice
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4 cups chicken broth
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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8 ounces bison bacon
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in asparagus. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in bison bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese.
Tips
Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens(R) Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 237 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 237 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 579mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 12g | 23% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 76mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 215mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
