The risotto with broccoli and anchovies is a tasty and quick first course, perfect for serving at a dinner with friends. A delicious recipe that uses the pressure cooker to bring a first course to the table even on special occasions. The youngest in the house loves broccoli! Yes, I was surprised too by this novelty and so why not take advantage of it to prepare a first course with this vegetable.
A few weeks ago, in fact, I had prepared pasta with broccoli and potatoes and she loved it. I then thought of offering her a version made with rice. The recipe is really prepared in a few minutes with the pressure cooker: a practical cooking method that keeps the nutritional properties of this vegetable unaltered. Broccoli, in fact, belongs to the vegetables that contain a high amount of vitamin C, minerals, and also boasts anti-cancer properties.
A rich and creamy risotto, ideal for making broccoli palatable even to those who do not particularly love this vegetable. Now follow me into the kitchen, because the risotto with broccoli and anchovies in a pressure cooker will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stove, Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 502.82 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 69.02 (g) of which sugars 3.39 (g)
- Proteins 12.72 (g)
- Fat 17.02 (g) of which saturated 6.89 (g)of which unsaturated 3.71 (g)
- Fibers 3.53 (g)
- Sodium 1,829.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 374 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Carnaroli rice
- 12 oz broccoli
- 1/2 onion
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 0.9 oz anchovies in oil
- 1 glass white wine
- 6 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
Tools
- Pressure Cooker
- High-Sided Saucepan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Steps
First, prepare the vegetable broth and set it aside. Then clean the onion and chop half of it. Also clean the broccoli by cutting the stalk into pieces. I used them in the risotto, but you can put them in the broth with the other vegetables. Then divide the broccoli into florets and rinse them under water.
Next, sauté the onion in the pot with the oil and add half the anchovies from the total. Set aside the remaining ones for the final decoration. Also add the broccoli stalk pieces and sauté in the pot over low heat until the onion is golden. Then add the rice and toast it for a few minutes on high heat. Then deglaze with the white wine, letting the alcohol evaporate.
Then add the broccoli florets, the hot broth, and adjust the salt. Close the pot and bring it to maximum power. From the start of the whistle, cook for 4 minutes. Obviously, cooking times are relative and vary depending on the type of pressure cooker you have.
After the cooking time, gradually release the steam, open the pot, stir in butter and grated cheese, and mix.
The risotto with broccoli and anchovies is ready! Add some anchovy fillets and serve.
Variations and Tips for Risotto with Broccoli and Anchovies
The risotto with broccoli and anchovies can be stored in the refrigerator for one or two days in a container with a lid.
For a spicy flavor, you can add chili peppers during the sautéing. Also, you can replace the onion with one or two cloves of garlic.
Inspirational source for nutritional values taken from My Personal Trainer.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Risotto with Broccoli and Anchovies
Is it possible to prepare the same risotto using an electric pressure cooker?
Yes, you can also use an electric pressure cooker, paying attention to the cooking times.
What can I replace the anchovies with?
You can use stracciatella or burrata to add at the end.
