Broccoli and Pork Risotto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 308.9
  • Total Fat: 12.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 80.9 mg
  • Sodium: 755.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 31.6 g

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Introduction

I have been making this recipe for 16 years and my kids LOVE it. It is the only way they will eat broccoli. Some will say that this recipe isn't truly a risotto. It not as thick and sticky. It is much lower in fat and less time consuming, though! I have been making this recipe for 16 years and my kids LOVE it. It is the only way they will eat broccoli. Some will say that this recipe isn't truly a risotto. It not as thick and sticky. It is much lower in fat and less time consuming, though!
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1 lb. pork loin or chops (fat trimmed and sliced thin)
    2 tsp. olive oil
    3 cups broccoli flowerets (cut small)
    1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    1 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
    1 Tbsp. butter
    1 med. onion, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped shallot
    1 cup uncooked long grain rice
    1/4 cup dry white wine
    1 cup beef broth
    1 1/4 cup water
    2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese


Directions

Heat oil in 10 inch skillet on medium-high heat. Saute pork, broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes (if using) in oil about 4 minutes or until pork is no longer visibly pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

Heat margarine in same skillet over medium heat. Cook onion or shallot about 3 minutes. Stir in rice and wine. Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until wine is absorbed. Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until rice is almost tender and mixture is creamy. Stir in pork mixture; heat until hot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serving Size: makes 5 - 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PMOWRY1.