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Quick & Easy Asparagus Risotto with Delta Blues Rice Grits

July 19, 2015 by Mary 14 Comments

Delta Blues Rice Rice Grits package.Creamy, dreamy, these rice grits are amazing!! You know, to be included in a MARY’s secret ingredients box, we test each product beforehand to ensure it’s super delicious, easy to make, healthy and good for you. These Delta Blues Rice Grits came in and due to timing and scheduling issues, the only time I had to make them was for breakfast one morning while having a FaceTime call with my son in Poland. Did I tell you he won a Fulbright?!! Yes, we’re so proud of him but now he’ll be in Poland for the next 14 months. So thank goodness for FaceTime!

So I am making and eating rice grits at 7 am in the morning and you know what, I couldn’t stop eating them, even at that time of day! By just following the packaging instructions, which is just the same as making regular rice, they came out so creamy and super, super yummy. So what are rice grits? Well they’re the leftover broken rice bits and I’ll tell you what, I’ll take these any day over the whole rice grain!

Now we all love risotto but it needs stirring attention and it‘s not a great thing to make for a dinner party if you want to spend time with your guests. But with these rice grits being so creamy to begin with, I reworked my recipe to create this super Quick & Easy Asparagus Risotto with Delta Blues Rice Grits. I know you’ll like it as much as we did!

Quick & easy asparagus risotto.

QUICK & EASY ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH DELTA BLUES RICE GRITS  – serves 4

4 cups chicken broth – preferably homemade, divided
1 cup of Delta Rice Grits
1 lb. asparagus, broken at the point of tenderness to remove tough ends, and then each stalk cut into 1.5” pieces
Coarse sea salt
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 Tbs. unsalted butter, divided
½ of a medium red onion, diced
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup (heaping) grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Combine 2 cups of broth and 1 cup of Delta Rice Grits in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 18 minutes. Then remove from heat and uncover. There will be some liquid left and that’s okay.

Meanwhile, while the rice grits are cooking, take a small saucepan and fill with ½ of the asparagus stems (only half of the stems – leave all the tips) and cover with water. Salt the water with coarse sea salt. Bring to a boil, uncovered and reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the stems are very tender. Test with a fork. Drain quickly and place in an ice cube bath to stop the cooking. Drain and place stems in a food processor. Asparagus risotto - asparagus puree. Pulse to a puree. Stop and add a tablespoon (or maybe two) of cold water to make a smooth puree.

At the same time, melt 1 Tbs. of unsalted butter in 2 Tbs. of olive oil. Add diced red onion and cook until softened for about 5 minutes on medium low heat. Raise heat to medium-high and add ½ cup dry white wine.

Asparagus risotto - onions and asparagus in a skillet.

Looks like Christmas!

Simmer until almost gone and then add 2 cups of chicken broth and the rest of the asparagus. Saute for 4 – 5 minutes just until the asparagus is crisp tender.

Add the cooked Delta Rice Grits and the asparagus puree and simmer for about 2 minutes while stirring and mixing together. Remove from heat and add 2 Tbs. butter (cut into small chunks) and the heaping ½ cup of Pecorino Romano cheese. Stir vigorously to combine, season with fresh cracked pepper, garnish with basil if you wish, and serve with LOVE!

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  1. Kennedy Cole|Kcole's Creative Corner says

    July 19, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    My dad actually doesn’t like risotto because of some really bad risotto he had once at a restaurant, but I’m certain that I could change his mind with this delicious asparagus risotto! I will definitely be trying this, to hopefully change his view of risotto 🙂 Thanks for sharing! 😀
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 19, 2015 at 10:00 PM

      I know your dad would love this. If you read my original recipe (https://lovethesecretingredient.net/2014/06/08/asparagus-risotto/) you’ll see that I had issues with risotto too! But not now!

      Enjoy!!

      Reply
  2. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    July 19, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    I think it’s great that all the broken up pieces of rice don’t get thrown away. Congratulations for your son Mary Frances 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 19, 2015 at 12:03 AM

      Thank you Tandy – I’m also glad those broken pieces don’t get wasted – and it’s so sweet of you to congratulate Zach!!

      Reply
  3. Sam @ SugarSpunRun says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    I’ve never been a grits kinda girl, but this sounds so tasty! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      August 19, 2015 at 12:04 AM

      These are very different than grits – they’re rice with a creamy grits-like texture.

      My husband hates grits – but loves this rice!!

      Thanks for stopping by, Sam!

      Reply
  4. mjskit says

    July 20, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    I’ve never heard of rice grits. I absolutely love grits so I’m quite interested in giving these grits and this recipe a try. Looks yummy!
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 19, 2015 at 12:05 AM

      Hope you do!! I know you’ll LOVE it!!

      Reply
  5. Linda @ 2CookinMamas says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    My husband would love this recipe! He is always asking me to make grits and combine it with anything. I’ll have to try Delta grits and see if it will appease his craving for them. I like the thought of combining them with asparagus for a more complete side dish too.
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 19, 2015 at 12:06 AM

      Go for it Linda!! I bet your husband – and you – will LOVE it!!

      Reply
  6. Martine @ Chompchomp says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    I havent heart of rice grits either? In fact I wouldnt know where to buy in Australia? I am guessing it makes for a lovely creamy risotto though!
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 19, 2015 at 12:07 AM

      Hmmm, not sure they have distribution in Australia. This risotto was so creamy, with very little effort!

      Reply
  7. Food Blogger Club says

    August 19, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    We love risotto… And your recipe with asparagus sounds and looks easy and delicious, no doubts!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      August 19, 2015 at 1:41 PM

      So glad 🙂
      It is super easy and you will LOVE it!

      Reply

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