Broccoli-Cheddar Oven Risotto
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 3/4 cups arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Bring the chicken broth to a low simmer in a saucepan.
- Toss the broccoli with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or ovenproof pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to coat.
- Pour in the wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute.
- Add the hot broth, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; bring to a boil.
- Cover and set on the bottom oven rack.
- Place the broccoli on the upper rack.
- Bake, stirring the rice and broccoli once halfway through cooking, until most of the liquid has been absorbed in the rice and the broccoli is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the rice and broccoli from the oven.
- Add 3/4 cup hot water, the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the cheese to the rice and stir until creamy (add a little more hot water to loosen, if necessary).Stir in the broccoli.
- Per serving: Calories 432; Fat 23 g (Saturated 12 g); Cholesterol 77 mg; Sodium 686 mg; Carbohydrate 37 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 17 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
lowsodium, broccoli, extravirgin olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, arborio rice, white wine, kosher salt, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/broccoli-cheddar-oven-risotto.html (may not work)