Broccoli risotto
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Here is a fairly simple version. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a high-sided skillet or saucepan, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic. Add rice, previously boiled for 3 minutes in salted water.
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Step 2
2. Pour in the broth, enough to cover the rice (add the rest as needed). Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add spices (I recommend using Italian herbs for flavor and chili flakes for a spicy kick when preparing broccoli risotto).
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, wash the broccoli, dry it, and separate into florets. Place in a colander and lower into boiling salted water for a couple of minutes. Then immediately transfer to cold water with ice.
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Step 4
4. Sauté the mushrooms separately in a pan. Add them to the rice along with the broccoli. Pour in more broth and add cream cheese.
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Step 5
5. Cook broccoli risotto at home over low heat. Before serving, add lemon zest to the pan, which will give it a very interesting aroma.