4-Ingredient Broccoli Confetti Risotto

If you are looking for a lighter risotto dish that is quick and easy and doesn't require lots of stirring or attention, you might want to try this Creamy Broccoli Confetti Risotto. It's a creamy Parmesan risotto side dish that begins with a package of creamy risotto bulked up with shredded broccoli slaw that has less than 150 calories per serving!

Creamy broccoli confetti risotto with fresh basil

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Creamy Broccoli Confetti Risotto?

According to my calculations, each serving has about 137 calories.

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How to Make Broccoli Confetti Risotto, Step by Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Ready to make the risotto

Step 2: In a large saucepan, heat the oil over Medium heat and sauté the onion until tender, about 2 minutes.

Heat the oil and saute the red onion

Step 3: Stir in the rice from the risotto package until coated in oil.

Add the rice and stir to coat in oil

Pour in the water and risotto seasoning packet and stir to mix well.

Stir in the water and seasoning packet

Cover and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid becomes a creamy sauce, about 20 minutes.

Creamy parmesan risotto package mix

Step 4: Remove pan from heat and stir in the shredded broccoli slaw. Place cover on pan until the vegetables soften, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the shredded broccoli slaw

Step 5: Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and top with any garnishes (shaved Parmesan, fresh basil, chopped parsley, etc.) if desired.

Creamy Broccoli Confetti Risotto

Step 6: Store any leftover risotto in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

The secrets to this quick and easy broccoli risotto are a package of creamy risotto mix and bag of broccoli slaw. 

What is broccoli slaw?
Broccoli slaw is a shredded coleslaw mix that can be found with the salad mixes in most well stocked grocery stores. The version I used is from Green Giant and includes shredded broccoli stems, shredded carrots and shredded red cabbage. You'll find that shredded broccoli stems are crunchy and mildly sweet.

Packaged broccoli slaw mix

Serving Suggestions

This creamy risotto pairs well with your favorite protein source—anything from grilled chicken to salmon cakes to crock pot balsamic beef to burgers would match well.

Creamy parmesan broccoli confetti risotto

Ways to Use Leftovers

Stir in some leftover rotisserie chicken or leftover shrimp and reheat for a deliciously quick and healthy meal.

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Broccoli Confetti Risotto

Ready in about 30 minutes with a handful of common ingredients, this delicious creamy Parmesan Broccoli confetti risotto serves 6 and makes a great side dish.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 6

Calories: 137

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ½ cup chopped red onion
• ▢ 1 box (5.5 ounces) creamy Parmesan risotto I used Lundberg Family Farms brand
• ▢ 2-½ cups water
• ▢ 2 cups broccoli slaw mix (shredded broccoli stalks, carrots and red cabbage)
• ▢ Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Heat the oil over Medium heat in a large saucepan and saute the onion until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the rice from risotto package until coated in oil. Pour in the water and seasoning packet and stir to mix well. Cover pan and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid becomes a creamy sauce, about 20 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the broccoli slaw. Place cover on pan until the vegetables soften, about 2 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and top with any garnishes (shaved Parmesan, fresh basil, chopped parsley, etc.) if desired.
• Store any leftover risotto in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Equipment

Chef Knife

Cutting Board

Large Saucepan

Recipe Notes

Broccoli slaw is a shredded coleslaw mix that can be found with the salad mixes in most well stocked grocery stores. The version I used is from Green Giant and includes shredded broccoli stems, shredded carrots and shredded red cabbage. You'll find that shredded broccoli stems are crunchy and mildly sweet.

Serving size: about ½ cup

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3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Broccoli Confetti Risotto

Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value*

Fat 3.3g5%

Carbohydrates 21.6g7%

Fiber 1.7g7%

Protein 3.8g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli slaw risotto, easy shredded broccoli risotto

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Recipe source: Almost from Scratch: 600 Recipes for the New Convenience Cuisine (affiliate link) by Andrew Schloss.

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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