Chenot Recipe: Risotto With White Asparagus

This risotto with creamed broad beans, edamame, and white asparagus is not only a vibrant and flavourful dish but also packed with ingredients that support gut health.
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This risotto is packed with gut-friendly ingredients that promote digestive balance and overall well-being.

Broad beans and edamame are rich in prebiotic fibre, which nourishes beneficial gut bacteria and supports digestion. Cashews provide healthy fats and fibre, aiding gut motility and offering plant-based protein for sustained energy. Asparagus is a natural source of inulin, a prebiotic that enhances gut flora, while its antioxidants help reduce inflammation in the digestive tract. The slow-releasing energy from Carnaroli rice makes it gentle on digestion, and extra virgin olive oil contributes polyphenols and healthy fats, which help maintain a balanced gut microbiome and support overall digestive health.

INGREDIENTS

  • 40 g cashew nuts
  • 200 g fresh broad beans
  • 1/2 onion
  • 160 g carnaroli rice
  • 700 ml vegetable broth 
  • 4 white asparagus
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • 20 edamame beans

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare the cashew cream: Soak the cashew nuts for 1 hour. Clean the broad beans, blanch them, and remove the skins. Finely chop the onion.
  • Sauté & blend: Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion and broad beans with a pinch of salt. Transfer to a blender, add the drained cashews, and blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed.
  • Prepare the asparagus: Peel the white asparagus and slice thinly using a mandoline. Place a sheet of greaseproof paper on a frying pan, lay the asparagus slices on it, cover with another sheet, and cook on low heat for 30 seconds on each side.
  • Cook the rice: In a separate pan, cook the carnaroli rice in vegetable broth for 15 minutes. Stir in the creamed broad beans and mix until smooth.
  • Assemble the dish.
White Asparagus

A diverse and balanced diet rich in fibre, prebiotics, and healthy fats is key to supporting gut health. Foods like legumes, nuts, whole grains, fermented foods, and vegetables help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, aid digestion, and reduce inflammation. This nourishing risotto is a perfect example of a meal that promotes digestive well-being while offering a satisfying and wholesome flavour.

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