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Skinny and Dreamy, Vegetarian Broccolini Risotto

Skinny and Dreamy, Vegetarian Broccolini Risotto

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch (8 ounces, about 3 cups) broccolini, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons shallots or onions, minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice, see shopping tips
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 cup vegetable broth, heated
  • ¾ cup water, heated

Instructions
 

  • Coat a nonstick pan with cooking spray.  Add 2 teaspoons olive oil and heat.  Add garlic and broccolini.  Stir-fry until broccolini is soft, about 5 minutes.  Set aside.
  • In a nonstick saucepan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium.  Add shallots; sauté about 3 minutes.  Stir in rice; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add wine and deglaze pan; simmer stirring constantly until the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in ½ cup warm broth and simmer until liquid is absorbed.  Stir frequently; adding more broth and then warm water in ½ cup increments only after the previous liquid is absorbed. When all liquid has been added and absorbed the risotto is cooked.
  • Add in sautéed broccolini and mix well.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 159mgFiber: 2gBlue Smart Points: 6Green Smart Points: 6Plus Points: 7