Easy Broccoli Risotto

Risotto can be rough. I'm always trying to find recipes that make it simple. Such as my Roasted Cauliflower Risotto.

Well this recipe is simple. Super creamy. Super delicious. SUPER healthy!!! This recipe can feed 3-4. If serving three, it's 545 calories. If it's four, it's only 407 calories a serving!!! It tastes so rich you'll feel like you must be eating thousands of calories....but you're not (:

Enjoy!!

(I'll transfer this to a recipe card once the website I use is working again!)

Easy Broccoli Risotto (serves 3-4)

• 12oz frozen broccoli
• 3 tbsp margarine
• 2 links hot italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup frozen chopped onion
• 1 cup arborio/pearl rice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup white cooking wine
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (14oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 3 tbsp 1/3 fat cream cheese

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large skillet over high heat, melt 1 tbsp margarine & cook broccoli for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl & place in the microwave to stay warm.
2. Add the sausage & onion to the skillet & cook until browned (about 5 min). Add in the rice & garlic & cook for 1 min.
3. Pour in the wine & stir, until evaporated (2 min). Add 1 cup water, broth & tomatoes & bring to a boil.
4. Transfer to a baking dish & cover. If you don't have a lid, use foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Uncover dish & add 2 tbsp margarine. Add 4tbsp cream cheese & stir vigorously. Stir in broccoli & season with salt & pepper.