Broccoli & Pea Risotto

Kyra Williams for The Upside Blog

by | Updated: August 26th, 2024

This creamy pea risotto is a perfect blend of Arborio rice, tender broccoli and sweet peas. The vibrant green color and rich texture heighten the satisfying nature of this flavorful dish. With each bite, you’ll experience a burst of fresh taste and a comforting warmth.

Broccoli & Pea Risotto in Round White Bowl Next to a Fork and a Plate Filled With Broccoli Sprouts

Broccoli & Pea Risotto in Round White Bowl Next to a Fork and a Plate Filled With Broccoli Sprouts
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Broccoli & Pea Risotto

Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 304 kcal
Author Kyra Williams

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In large skillet with high sides over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil; add onion and sauté 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally with wooden spoon until soft and golden.
  2. Add garlic and sauté, stirring about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add rice to skillet and stir together with onion mixture for 2 minutes or until rice just becomes translucent with opaque white center.
  4. Add stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously about 25-30 minutes, until stock is almost completely absorbed and rice is creamy and translucent with no white center.
  5. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, broccoli and peas. Let peas and broccoli cook until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. To serve, garnish with sprouts.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Broccoli & Pea Risotto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 216mg9%
Potassium 163mg5%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 398IU8%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Pacific Foods Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
Santa Cruz Organic Pure Lemon Juice
Kyra Williams

Kyra Williams hasn’t always been fit. She used to be quite the opposite, in fact. During her college years, she lived on pizza and beer and packed on an unhealthy amount of pounds, due to total inactivity. One day, something clicked, and Kyra knew it was time to lose the weight. Since that time, she’s fallen so in love with fitness that she’s made it her life’s work to help others to make the changes they need to become fit, active and healthy.

Kyra is a self-employed, NASM-certified online personal trainer and nutrition expert, Crossfit Level One Trainer, USA Weightlifting and USA Powerlifting Coach, and she’s helped women all over the world through her online training services and training programs. For more info or to connect with Kyra, visit kyrawilliamsfitness.com.