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Nutrition per serving
Protein11% · 30g
Carbs29% · 80g
Fat60% · 73g
3g
Fiber
1690mg
Sodium
2.6g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
16th pctl
More protein than 16% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
2.6g /100cal
Leaner than 4% of meals
vs Pork average
19% heavier
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🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese
Vidalia Onion Paste
White Cheddar Cheese
Cream Sauce Base
Broccoli
Arborio Rice
Crispy Fried Onions
Scallions
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
Pepper
Bacon
How to make it
1
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings), bring 5 cups water (8 cups for 4) to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Wash and dry produce.
• Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
• Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.
2
• While broccoli roasts, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add rice and stir until evenly coated, 15-20 seconds.
• Carefully add 1 cup simmering water to pan with rice mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining water—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less water.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in cream sauce base, Vidalia onion paste, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-4 minutes more.
3
• Once risotto is done, remove from heat; stir in broccoli, white cheddar, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: Risotto should be a little loose and saucy right before serving; it will thicken as it cools. If too thick, stir in water 1 TBSP at a time.
4
• Divide risotto between bowls; top with yellow cheddar, crispy fried onions, and scallion greens. Serve.
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• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings), bring 5 cups water (8 cups for 4) to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Wash and dry produce.
• Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
• Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.
2
Step 2
• While broccoli roasts, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add rice and stir until evenly coated, 15-20 seconds.
• Carefully add 1 cup simmering water to pan with rice mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining water—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less water.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in cream sauce base, Vidalia onion paste, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-4 minutes more.
3
Step 3
• Once risotto is done, remove from heat; stir in broccoli, white cheddar, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: Risotto should be a little loose and saucy right before serving; it will thicken as it cools. If too thick, stir in water 1 TBSP at a time.
4
Step 4
• Divide risotto between bowls; top with yellow cheddar, crispy fried onions, and scallion greens. Serve.
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Creamy Cheddar Broccoli & Bacon Risotto, served HelloFresh's Creamy Cheddar Broccoli & Bacon Risotto: 1140 calories, 30g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan., is a prepared dish from . Each portion contains 1140 calories and 30 grams of protein, covering roughly 57 percent of a standard 2,000 calorie daily target.
Risotto is an Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish or vegetables. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
1140Calories
30gProtein
80gCarbs
73gFat
3gFiber
1690mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution57% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 Protein-Rich
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Creamy Cheddar Broccoli & Bacon Risotto?
Creamy Cheddar Broccoli & Bacon Risotto contains 1140 calories and 30 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Creamy Cheddar Broccoli & Bacon Risotto: 1140 calories, 30g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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Creamy Cheddar Broccoli & Bacon Risotto is offered by . Read the full review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how compares to competitors.
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