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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!
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.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, heat the oil over Medium heat and sauté the onion until tender, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in the rice from the risotto package until coated in oil.
Pour in the water and risotto seasoning packet and stir to mix well.
Cover and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid becomes a creamy sauce, about 20 minutes.
Step 4: Remove pan from heat and stir in the shredded broccoli slaw. Place cover on pan until the vegetables soften, about 2 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
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 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 box (5.5 ounces) creamy Parmesan risotto, I used Lundberg Family Farms brand
- 2-1/2 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.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Almost from Scratch: 600 Recipes for the New Convenience Cuisine (affiliate link) by Andrew Schloss.
