April 6-May11, 2022 EAT & DRINK
A S PA R AG U S , S P R I N G O N I O N & P E A
Risotto
BY PRIYA HUTNER OF THE SEASONED SAGE
Lakeview Dining OPEN DAILY 12–9PM
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8338 NORTH LAKE BLVD., KINGS BEACH, CA
EST. 1982
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The spring season has arrived and asparagus and peas are in season. This risotto is a perfect dish for the season. Enjoy it as a main course with crusty sourdough. It’s delicious and flavorful and excellent to serve as a side dish for a dinner party.n
Cooking is a meditation for Priya, it is from that place she curates her menus and recipes to create delicious and nutritious meals for The Seasoned Sage, her company catering to client’s culinary preferences and dietary re-strictions. She is also working on a series of cookbooks. Visit her website at TheSeasonedSage.com or contact her at priya@theseasonedsage.com.
Kings Beach
Indoor Dining & Take-out 12:00pm-8:00pm
Full Bar
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(530) 546-4539 | 8345 North Lake Blvd. — Across from the State Beach in Kings Beach
from the kitchen of Priya Hutner
Asparagus, spring onion & pea risotto 2 T olive oil 2 T butter 2 spring onions, sliced 2 C Arborio rice 6 C vegetable or chicken broth 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into thirds
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½ C fresh peas, shelled (use frozen if fresh is not available) ½ C Romano or Parmesan cheese 1½ t kosher salt 1 t fresh ground pepper ¼ C fresh basil, cut into thin strips Heat olive oil in Dutch oven or large pot. Add spring onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Add rice, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cups of broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the liquid is absorbed, add 1 cup broth, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to add broth a cup at a time until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in asparagus, half the basil and salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until asparagus is tender. Add cheese, butter and peas. Mix well and garnish with remaining basil.
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