Name: Broccoli Cheese Risotto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups broth; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup arborio rice; 0.75 cup dry white wine*; 3 cups fresh broccoli; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Delicious Broccoli Cheese Risotto is an easy and satisfying side or vegetarian main dish. It's made with tender grains of arborio rice, fresh broccoli and plenty of cheddar cheese. A perfect way to warm up your chilly nights and can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes!

Dinner

30 m

Italian

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Broccoli Cheese Risotto

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Broccoli Cheese Risotto

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat the broth over low heat so that it’s steaming and warmed through but not simmering. You’ll leave this on the heat while cooking the risotto.

In a dutch oven or large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once hot, add in the garlic, salt and pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the rice, stir, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the white wine (or additional broth). Cook, stirring often, until the wine is almost completely absorbed.

ONE ladle-full at a time, slowly add in the broth. DO NOT add more broth until the previous ladle-full has been completely absorbed by the rice. It takes a few minutes each time.

Before adding in the last ladle-full of broth, stir in the broccoli and then add the remaining broth. Continue to stir often. Once the broccoli is almost done (about 7 minutes), stir in the cheese until fully melted.

Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

*I like something like sauvignon blanc in this recipe

The wine can be subbed for an equal amount of additional broth. The alcohol will cook out but you can swap the wine completely as desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Arborio Rice First 🍚
Before adding any liquid, toast the arborio rice in butter for 1-2 minutes to seal the exterior and prevent mushiness while maintaining a creamy center.
Keep Your Broth Simmering Hot 🔥
Use warm broth throughout the cooking process instead of cold; this maintains consistent cooking temperatures and ensures even, tender rice grains.
Add Broccoli in Two Stages 🥦
Reserve half your broccoli florets until the last 3-4 minutes of cooking to maintain texture contrast; dice the other half smaller for even distribution throughout the risotto.
The Mantecatura Technique (Finishing) ✨
Remove from heat and vigorously stir in cold butter and grated cheddar off the heat to create a creamy emulsion—this is the secret to authentic, velvety risotto texture.
Don't Skip the Wine Reduction 🍷
Allow the white wine to completely evaporate before adding broth; this concentrates the acidity and flavor, preventing a sour, watery risotto.