Broccoli Pesto Couscous Risotto
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5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
551 kcal
Broccoli Pesto Couscous Risotto
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An easy and fast riff on risotto using whole wheat pearl couscous and a simple broccoli pesto.
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Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 cup broccoli florets and peeled stems
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons almond crushed
- 1 garlic small clove
- salt
- black pepper
- water as needed
Risotto
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous
- 1/4 cup white wine dry
- 1 cup vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
Toppings
- almond sliver for topping, toasted
- chili flakes for topping
- parsley for topping
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and have an ice bath ready. Add the broccoli to the pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Broccoli should be bright green and mostly tender. Transfer broccoli to the ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Combine ingredients for the broccoli in a blender or food processor. Puree until the broccoli is in small pieces/the sauce is mostly smooth. Add the broccoli blanching water as needed to thin the puree enough to combine everything. I like the puree to be on the slightly thick side.
- Heat a pan with tall sides over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil followed by the minced garlic. Stir in the couscous and toast for a minute or so. Measure in wine. Cook until most of the wine is gone, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook for 15 minutes or so. The couscous should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed. When there’s a small amount of liquid left, reduce the heat to low and add the mascarpone cheese along with the broccoli mixture. Cook until hot and serve with a sprinkle of toasted almond slivers.
Notes
- Tips & Tricks: Make the broccoli pesto ahead of time to make the prep work quick for this risotto.
- Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: broccoli, pearl couscous, almonds
- Nutrition: see the information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
72.7g
(24%)
Protein
14.7g
(29%)
Fat
21.2g
(33%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31.4mg
(10%)
Sodium
146mg
(6%)
Fiber
4.9g
(20%)
Sugar
1.5g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.7g | 24% |
| Protein | 14.7g | 29% |
| Fat | 21.2g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31.4mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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