Ingredients

  • 3 cups brocolli
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 2/3 cup risotto
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. fresh black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pecorino (sheep milk cheese)
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Method

  • Cut brocolli into bite size pieces, and steam. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in large sauce pan. Add chopped onion till soft. Add risotto, saute until rice appears translucent. Stir in white wine, until wine is absorbed. Add vegetable stock 1/2 cup at a time, each time cook until stock is absorbed. Repeat. Add water if necessary.
  • Stir in salt and pepper, and brocolli. Slowly add cheese. When cheese is fully added, add lemon juice. Stir lightly. Do not over stir.
  • Serve.
  • Makes 2-3 main dishes or 4-5 side dishes