This broccoli parmesan risotto turns an Italian comfort food classic into a rich and creamy veggie delight that’s layered with broccoli rice, fresh parmesan cheese, and parsley. I love to enjoy a bowl of this with extra cheese on top, and it’s also a family favorite for holiday dinners.

This risotto recipe is cozy and comforting, and I love that it’s extremely adaptable to any flavor you throw at it. Of course, being someone who loves to sneak veggies into everything, I had to give it a try with some broccoli! And who doesn’t love a broccoli parmesan combination? One test bite and I knew this would become a fall and winter side dish staple alongside filet mignon, prime rib, shrimp scampi, and so much more, though it can also hold it’s own as a vegetarian main course.

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► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Chop the onion, process the broccoli florets, and chop the parsley.
01:50 Warm the broth on the stove.
02:03 Saute the onion and garlic.
02:40 Add the arborio rice and toast for a minute.
03:02 Add the wine and cook until it’s absorbed. Then add the broth, one cup at a time, to continue making the risotto.
04:24 Add the broccoli rice to the risotto.
04:52 Finish off the risotto by stirring in the parmesan cheese, parsley, butter, salt, and pepper.
06:32 Taste test, storage, and tips.

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39 Comments

  1. What's your favorite flavor combo for risotto? I'm thinking of adding a mushroom risotto, lemon asparagus risotto, and… what else? What do you enjoy?? xo – Lisa

  2. Green rice was a broccoli and rice casserole that was popular in my 1970s childhood. It was my favorite but I can’t eat it anymore because it deranges my blood sugar.

  3. I noted lisa used her food processor..i know she did a video on food processor attachment for vitamix. I havent seen it used in recent videos. Is it not durable?

  4. I have done shrimp or prawn risotto using gallo carnaroli rice as it was discounted and the result still ok.

  5. Is there anything you make that doesn't hit it out of the ballpark. Heavens above what a beautifully explained and demonstrated killer dish..I always come away so "up" !!! Great tip on pan you used for cooking such. Thank you Lisa…what a gifts you offer all of us! Boy, have you found your calling🎉

  6. Oh please do not add cream for a “creamier texture“ unless you calling at something other than risotto! No, no no that’s not Italian lol maybe a little more olive oil or something but no, please not not Creme. I’m tempted every time myself I understand, but no!

  7. Love a mushroom risotto! Feels a bit more filling and hearty. Will definitely try this version though. 🙂

  8. Lisa! The risotto looks yummy. Thanks so much for another great recipe. Can you please tell me what paint color in white you used for your kitchen? I'm in the middle of a remodel and don't want a sterile white, your new kitchen looks fab!

  9. I've been looking for new ways to add broccoli to my dinners. This looks so good!

  10. I will try this soon. I like mushroom risotto, and lemon asparagus risotto. I use white wine in your Tuscan Chicken recipe.

  11. HI! I'm Italian and I love risottos…this recipe is fantastic, I absolutely have to try it!
    we are big fans of risotto, these are the ones I prepare (I hope to give you some ideas):
    – blueberry and robiola risotto
    – Taleggio and citrus fruit risotto
    – broad bean and speck risotto
    – apple, walnut and goat cheese risotto
    – pumpkin, parmesan and amaretti risotto
    – saffron and sausage risotto
    – grape and goat cheese risotto

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