Best 5 Broccoli Risotto With Cream And Lemon Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of textures and flavors with our tantalizing broccoli risotto with cream and lemon. This delectable dish combines the earthy goodness of broccoli, the richness of creamy sauce, the zest of lemon, and the comforting embrace of arborio rice. Each forkful takes you on a culinary adventure, where the vibrant green broccoli florets burst with freshness, the creamy sauce envelops your taste buds in a velvety embrace, the lemon's tanginess cuts through the richness, and the arborio rice provides a satisfying chewiness. This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures, a true masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

In addition to the classic broccoli risotto, this article presents a delightful array of risotto variations to suit every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the vibrant flavors of roasted red pepper risotto, the earthy elegance of mushroom risotto, the classic comfort of butternut squash risotto, the delicate sweetness of pea and asparagus risotto, and the bold allure of black truffle risotto. Each recipe is a testament to the versatility of risotto, showcasing its ability to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON RISOTTO WITH BROCCOLI



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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

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

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



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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

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.

LEMON BROCCOLI RISOTTO



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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

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 pound broccoli, cut into flowerets, quartered if large, and stems cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups rice (short, medium, or long grain)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

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



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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

2 quarts well-seasoned chicken or vegetable stock, as needed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), green shoots removed, minced
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
1 pound broccoli (2 good-size stalks), stems peeled and cut in small dice, flowers thinly sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

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

BARLEY & BROCCOLI RISOTTO WITH LEMON & BASIL



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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

100g wholegrain pearl barley
2 tsp reduced-salt vegetable bouillon powder
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 large leek , chopped
2 garlic cloves
⅔ pack basil
generous squeeze of lemon juice
125g Tenderstem broccoli from a 200g pack

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:

  • Mise en place: As with all risotto recipes, it's important to have all of your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking. This will help the cooking process go smoothly and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better the risotto will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful vegetables and a good quality arborio rice.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice in a little butter or olive oil before adding the liquid helps to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Add the liquid to the rice in small increments, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming too soupy.
  • Cook the risotto until it is al dente: The risotto should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked risotto will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Stir in the cheese and butter: Once the risotto is cooked, stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter. This will help to create a creamy, flavorful sauce.
  • Serve immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked. It will start to lose its creaminess and flavor if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Broccoli risotto with cream and lemon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy texture,鲜艳的绿色花椰菜, and bright lemon flavor, this risotto is sure to please everyone at the table.

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