Lemon Risotto with Broccoli

Name: Lemon Risotto with Broccoli
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

A creamy, rich party-special alternative to potatoes. —Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add rice and lemon zest; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. Carefully stir in 1 cup warm broth; cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in broccoli.
Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes).
Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and lemon juice. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 198 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Lemon Risotto with Broccoli in Healthy Cooking April/May 2011

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LouKussard

Jan 8, 2012

Doubled the lemon zest and juice (only bekz I LOVE strong lemon flavor), and added 1 small clove of garlic, minced for punch. This was one of the best side dishes for baked fish, ever!! Thanks for such a great recipe!
krackie01

Jul 13, 2011

Loved this. Great for a crowd. I added portabellas and asparagus and used vegetable broth... it came out great!
Joan Bridgman

Apr 24, 2011

very easy very tasty
mbgiblin

Apr 4, 2011

Very good and very simple to make.