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Broccoli and blue cheese risotto

03/07/2021 by Judith Leave a Comment

Broccoli and blue cheese risotto

Broccoli and blue cheese risotto is a simple one pot meal which is quick to prepare making it perfect for busy days and midweek meals. Similar to ratatouille with beans, only one pan is needed to prepare this meal so it doesn't generate too much washing up. The quantities in this easy vegetarian risotto recipe are sufficient for three servings as a main course but can easily be adjusted to make a larger or smaller amount if needed.

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Ingredients

  • 150g risotto rice
  • 1 medium sized red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 slices butternut squash
  • 100g broccoli florets
  • A handful of broad beans (fresh, frozen or tinned)
  • A handful of peas (fresh or frozen)
  • Vegetable stock
  • A dash of olive oil
  • Half a teaspoon of mixed herbs
  • Approximately 30g blue cheese such as Stilton
Broccoli and Stilton

Equipment needed to make broccoli and blue cheese risotto

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Kitchen scales
  • Large pan
  • Jug
  • Teaspoon
  • Long handled stirring spoon

How to make broccoli and blue cheese risotto

Slice and chop the red onion and either finely chop the garlic or crush using a garlic press. Dice the butternut squash and cut the broccoli florets into small pieces.

Heat a dash of olive oil in a large pan and gently cook the chopped onion, butternut squash and garlic until soft.

Red onion, butternut squash and garlic in a pan
Soften the onion, garlic and butternut squash in olive oil

Add the broccoli and cook for another couple of minutes or so.

Preparing vegetable and cheese risotto
Add the broccoli florets to the pan

Remove from the heat and add the risotto rice and sufficient vegetable stock to cover the rice and vegetables. Stir in the broad beans, peas and mixed herbs.

Cooking risotto
Add the risotto rice to the pan
Cooking risotto
Add the remaining ingredients to the pan and cover with vegetable stock

Cook gently over a low heat, stirring regularly so that the vegetables and rice do not stick to the pan. Do not cover with a pan lid. The rice will absorb the stock as it cooks so you will have to add more vegetable stock a little at a time. Continue for around 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.

When the rice is cooked, crumble the cheese on top of the risotto and stir until it has melted and is mixed throughout.

Broccoli and blue cheese risotto
Broccoli and blue cheese risotto ready to serve

Tips

  1. The risotto is at its best when served immediately, although it can be kept hot for a short time in a low oven if covered with a lid. As it contains cheese it is not ideal for reheating.
  2. As with any risotto, the ingredients can be varied depending on what ingredients you have to hand. I find that risotto is a perfect dish for experimenting with different ingredients.
  3. While Stilton is widely available in the UK, if it is not available in your area I suggest substituting with an alternative strong flavoured salty cheese for maximum flavour.
  4. You may wish to try using some white wine in place of some of the vegetable stock.

Sweet peppers with blue cheese and quinoa

You may also like to try sweet peppers with Stilton and quinoa, another simple but tasty dish which is suitable as a starter or side dish.

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Broccoli and blue cheese risotto

Broccoli and blue cheese risotto

Broccoli and blue cheese risotto is a simple one pan meal which is quick to prepare making it perfect for busy days and midweek meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 998 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Kitchen scales
  • Large pan
  • Jug
  • Teaspoon
  • Stirring spoon

Ingredients
 
 

  • 150 g risotto rice
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 100 g butternut squash
  • 100 g broccoli
  • 25 g broad beans
  • 25 g peas
  • 600 ml vegetable stock (approx)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon mixed herbs
  • 30 g blue cheese

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onion and finely chop the garlic.
  • Dice the butternut squash.
  • Cut the broccoli into small pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan and gently cook the onion, squash and garlic until soft.
  • Add the broccoli and cook for another couple of minutes.
  • Add the rice and sufficient vegetable stock to cover the rice and vvegetables.
  • Stir in the broad beans, peas and herbs.
  • Gently cook over a low heat, stirring regularly for around 30 minutes until the rice is cooked, adding more vegetable stock as needed.
  • Crumble the cheese onto the risotto and stir until it has melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 998kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 18gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 34131mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 3895IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Rice, Risotto, Vegetarian
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