Broccoli risotto with cream and lemon is a delightful Italian dish that combines the vibrant green color of broccoli, the creamy texture of Arborio rice, and the bright citrusy flavor of lemon. This delectable dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrients. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to create a perfect broccoli risotto with cream and lemon that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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LEMON RISOTTO WITH BROCCOLI
A creamy, rich party-special alternative to potatoes. -Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; keep hot. In another large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add rice and lemon zest; cook and stir until rice is coated, 1-2 minutes. , Stir in wine. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir util wine is absorbed. Add hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring until broth has been absorbed after each addition, adding broccoli after half the broth has been added. Cook until rice is tender but firm to the bite, and risotto is creamy. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and lemon juice. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI RISOTTO WITH CREAM AND LEMON
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
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
RISOTTO WITH PARMESAN AND LEMON
In honor of our special Family issue, Food Network Magazine asked the kids of some Food Network stars to act as guest editors and share their favorite family dinners. Here's what Geoffrey Zakarian's daughter, Anna, had to say about this risotto dish: "Risotto is sort of our family tradition. It's so creamy, it melts in my mouth."
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and a touch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add 1 cup simmering chicken stock to the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed. Repeat, adding the stock 1 cup at a time, until the rice is al dente and creamy in texture, about 20 minutes. (You might not use all of the stock.)
- When the rice is al dente, remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, chives and lemon juice. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Divide the risotto among shallow bowls. Drizzle with olive oil, top with the lemon zest and more chives, and season with salt and pepper.
BROCCOLI RISOTTO
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
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.
BROCCOLI RISOTTO WITH CREAM AND LEMON
A rich and creamy broccoli risotto with just a hint of lemon.
Provided by Brittany
Categories Risotto
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion begins to turn golden brown at the edges, about 2 minutes. Pour in rice, and stir until rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in white wine and lemon juice.
- Cook and stir until wine has mostly evaporated, then stir in 1/3 of the chicken broth; continue stirring until incorporated. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Stirring in broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. Stir in cream and cook 5 minutes before stirring in broccoli, chives, Parmesan cheese, and Asiago cheese. Cook and stir until 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
LEMON BROCCOLI RISOTTO
Categories Rice Side Quick & Easy Lemon Broccoli Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan bring the broth and the water to a boil and in the broth simmer the broccoli flowerets for 3 minutes, or until they are just tender. Transfer the flowerets with a skimmer to a bowl and reserve them. To the simmering broth add the broccoli stems, the zest, and the lemon juice and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. While the stems are cooking, in a large heavy saucepan cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened and stir in the rice, stirring until each grain is coated with the oil. Add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth, stems included, and cook the mixture over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding the broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and letting each portion be absorbed before adding the next, until the rice is tender but still al dente. (The rice should take about 20 minutes to become al dente.) Stir in the reserved broccoli flowerets and simmer the risotto, stirring, until the flowerets are heated through. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
RISOTTO WITH BROCCOLI
Sometimes I get bored with broccoli - but then I use it in a risotto, and it's like a completely new vegetable. The diced stems retain a nice texture that contrasts with the tender flowers. Make sure to slice the flowers thin for the most delicate results.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, one pot, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put your stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer over low heat with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that the stock is well seasoned.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet or in a large, wide saucepan. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about three minutes. Do not brown.
- Add the rice and the garlic, and stir until the grains separate and begin to crackle. Add the wine, and stir until it has been absorbed. Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock, and continue to cook in this fashion, stirring in more stock when the rice is almost dry. You do not have to stir constantly, but stir often. After 10 minutes, stir in the diced broccoli stems. Continue to add broth and stir the rice for another five minutes. Stir in the thinly sliced flowers. Continue to add broth and stir the rice for another 10 minutes or so. When the rice is tender all the way through but still chewy, it is done. Taste now and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add another ladleful of stock to the rice, along with the Parmesan and the parsley, and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy (add more stock if it isn't). Stir for about half a minute, then serve in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading the risotto in a thin layer rather than a mound.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 423, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 614 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
LEMON-PARMESAN RISOTTO
There's so much more to this lemon risotto dish than meets the eye! Italian Arborio rice simmers with butter, wine and broth until the liquid is absorbed into the rice turning it creamy and creating the perfect risotto consistency-not too runny or mushy, but just right. Next, lemon juice, zest and Parmesan cheese are stirred into the pot to boost the flavor. Finally, a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and cracked black pepper make for a perfect finish. So, you see, there's no need to be intimidated by risotto. Master this 35-minute recipe, and it's sure to become a part of your regular rotation!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, water and salt to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low to keep broth warm.
- In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat butter and oil over medium heat until butter stops sizzling. Stir in rice until coated and heat, stirring constantly, until kernels are slightly translucent around edges. Add wine and heat 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until rice absorbs liquid.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir well. Add 1 cup broth (a 1/2-cup ladle works well for adding the broth) to rice so there is just enough to barely cover the rice. Continue cooking and stirring about 5 minutes or until rice has absorbed most of the broth. Add another 1 cup broth and cook about 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until broth is almost absorbed. Repeat twice, adding 1 cup broth each time and cooking until broth is almost absorbed and rice is al dente (firm to the bite) and creamy. Stir in cheese, lemon peel and lemon juice. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
BARLEY & BROCCOLI RISOTTO WITH LEMON & BASIL
Barley and broccoli are packed with vitamins to lower cholesterol and regulate your appetite. This vegan, low-calorie supper will keep you fuller for longer
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour a litre of cold water over the barley, cover and leave to soak overnight.
- The next day, drain the barley, reserve the liquid and use it to make 500ml vegetable bouillon. Heat half the oil in a non-stick pan, add the leek and cook briefly to soften. Tip half into a bowl, then add the barley and bouillon to the pan, cover and simmer for 20 mins.
- Meanwhile, add the garlic, basil, remaining oil, the lemon juice and 3 tbsp water to the leeks in the bowl, and blitz to a paste with a stick blender
- When the barley has cooked for 20 mins, add the broccoli to the pan and cook for 5-10 mins more until both are tender. Stir in the basil purée, heat very briefly (to retain the fragrance), then spoon into bowls to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality arborio rice for the best risotto. Arborio rice is a short-grain rice that is high in starch, which gives risotto its creamy texture.
- Toast the rice in butter or olive oil before adding the liquid. This will help to develop the flavor of the rice and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the liquid to the rice gradually, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the rice from clumping together.
- Cook the risotto until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Risotto should not be overcooked, as this will make it mushy.
- Stir in butter, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest at the end of cooking. This will help to add flavor and creaminess to the risotto.
- Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Broccoli risotto with cream and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The risotto is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of lemon brightness. The broccoli adds a pop of color and nutrition. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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