Join Gaia from Florence to learn how to make a creamy asparagus risotto. A bright and simple dish perfect for making the most of fresh springtime vegetables. This is a vegan recipe but it still comes with the creamy comfort of a traditional risotto.
Class Details
June 7th - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use. At the beginning of the cooking class, we will introduce the chef and start with some general information. For questions, please email hello@thetablelesstraveled.com.
Ingredients & Preparation
The expectation is that you will have some common household ingredients like salt, pepper, seasonings, olive oil, etc. Here is a complete list of ingredients. If you do not have them, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.
Note: Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
Asparagus Risotto
Risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arobio, or Roma varieties)
Green asparagus
1 can cannellini beans
2 onions (yellow or white)
2 carrots
1/2 celery stalk
1 bunch of parsley
1 glass (1 cup) of white wine (plus one more to enjoy while cooking!)
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
*OPTIONAL Vegan cream cheese or margarine
*Non-vegan version add:
100 grams (1 cup) Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese
150 grams (2/3 cup) butter
*Optional Cream cheese
Equipment
Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.
Hand blender or food processor
1 large pot for stock
1 small frying pan
1 large pan for risotto
1 pot for asparagus
1 ladle
Strainer (optional)
General Steps
Prepare the vegetable stock.
Cook asparagus.
Make risotto.
Make garnishes for risotto.
Assemble final asparagus risotto!
More Classes from Gaia
Please see the main calendar of events for further class options by this chef, or email hello@thetablelesstraveled.com. Thank you and we can’t wait to see you soon!