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Broccoli Risotto Recipe

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Broccoli Risotto Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2-1/3 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain or Italian Arborio rice
2/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Saute garlic and broccoli until garlic is soft, about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons parsley, and salt and paper to taste. Simmer, uncovered, just until broccoli is tender, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large saucepan. Cook onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice and stir until rice is coated. Add wine or broth; cook until wine is, stirring constantly.
In small saucepan, heat remaining broth and keep warm. Stir 2/3 cup warm broth into rice mixture. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth, 1/3 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Rice will be creamy and grains tender when done. (Total cooking time is about 25 minutes.)
Stir in the lemon juice, butter, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and reserved broccoli. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup (calculated without salt and pepper) equals 247 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 473 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli Risotto in Reminisce November/December 1991, p39

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Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2012 by AmericanDutchess

This risotto was amazing! I opted for the wine rather than the broth...the flavor was amazing! This is sure to be a reoccuring dish in my home, and is nice enough to serve for company.