Good evening!
Two final exams are (well) done, three are still to come. After a week of studying a lot and not cooking, I really wanted to make myself a nice dinner.
I’ve been craving risotto for weeks now but never felt like making it. While trying to find something to make for tonight, I decided it was time to answer my craving ;).
The only risotto I’ve ever tasted was the one my mother used to make. She mostly made mushroom or tomato risotto and tonight I decided to go with a more flavorful one.
Adaptation of “Risotto au citron et au brocoli”, Menu végé, Modus Vivendi
Ingredients:
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small (or 1/2 big) white onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup broccoli florets
- 1 big handful finely chopped fresh parsley
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions: Pour broth in a saucepan and put over medium heat. When it is hot, reduce to low.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until onion is getting translucent. Add rice and cook for 2 more minutes.
Pour wine and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed. Add one ladle of broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed. Add remaining broth, one ladle at a time. When adding last ladle of broth, also add broccoli.
Stir in parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice and pepper. Remove from heat and let sit 3 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings
This risotto was incredible! I looooved the lemon flavor.
You can garnish with parsley or add grated Parmesan cheese!
Have a great weekend!
Yum! I love the idea of using lemon (we made roasted broccoli with lemon for Thanksgiving!). Thanks for sharing!
I've only ever tried mushroom risotto but I agree with Tiff, the idea of lemon sounds fantastic! I'll have to try this soon 🙂
I normally make mushroom risotto for my sister and sometimes add sausage but this sounds like it would make for a nice change in flavours. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the rest of your exams. I know how that is as a fellow student! 😉
Looks wonderful, sounds like something Ina Garten would make!
this risotto must be very tasty!!!! (^_^)
Oh, risotto is my favorite! i just tried making it a few weeks ago and was amazed at how simple it was! I love the flavors in yours, I'd better tag it for next time.
Congrats on the exams…good luck on the rest of them!!!
I love risotto, but never make it? I don't know why? yours looks great!
i love how delish this looks:) thanks for sharing this.
This looks wonderful, I love risotto!
saw your link over at HLB! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the sounds of this heavenly dish! added to my “must make soon!” list. [is it ever really ending? NO! too many good food blogs!!!]