Best Skinny And Dreamy Broccolini Risotto Recipes

SKINNY AND DREAMY BROCCOLINI RISOTTO

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Risotto is an elegant Italian rice dish made by stirring hot stock into a mixture of rice and sometimes onions, shallots, or garlic that have been sautéed in butter. The stock is added in ½ cup increments while continually stirring until all the liquid is absorbed before adding more stock. We know it sounds a little labor intensive but the results are so worth the effort. And, it's really not that hard to make. When you cook rice this way it becomes a delectably creamy grain that remains separate and firm not mushy. We're adding savory flavors to the rice like broccolini, which taste slightly sweet, shallots, garlic and wine. Many risotto dishes are fattening because of the amount of butter, cheese and cream added. We're using a small amount of oil and adding no cheese or cream and yet our risotto taste incredible. When prepared with butter, cheese, and cream it has 400 calories and 20 grams of fat.

Provided by Nancy Fox

Categories European

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 bunch Broccolini, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots or 2 tablespoons onions
1 cup arborio rice

Steps:

1. In a nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and broccolini. Stir-fry until the broccolini is soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a nonstick saucepan add 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium. Add shallots; sauté about 3 minutes. Stir in rice; sauté 1 minute.
3. Add the wine and deglaze the pan; simmer stirring constantly until the liquid has evaporated.
4. Stir in ½ cup warm broth and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Stir frequently; adding more broth and then warm water in ½ cup increments only after the previous liquid is absorbed. When all liquid has been added and absorbed the risotto cooked.
6. Add in the sautéed broccolini and blend well.
7. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 6.3, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 5.3

BROCCOLI RISOTTO WITH CREAM AND LEMON

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A creamy risotto with broccoli and just a hint of lemon.

Provided by Brittany

Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
½ large sweet onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 cups hot chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups cooked broccoli florets
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons grated Asiago cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion begins to turn golden brown at the edges, about 2 minutes. Pour in the rice, and stir until the rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the white wine and lemon juice.
Cook and stir until the wine has mostly evaporated, then stir in one third of the chicken broth; continue stirring until incorporated. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Stirring in the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. Stir in the cream, and cook 5 minutes before stirring in the broccoli, chives, Parmesan cheese, and Asiago cheese. Cook and stir until the risotto is hot; season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 106.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BROCCOLI RISOTTO

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You want to add liquid to the risotto a little at a time, stirring constantly and make sure to cook just until it's creamy and the grains are tender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.