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Nutrition per serving
Protein11% · 23g
Carbs38% · 80g
Fat51% · 49g
3g
Fiber
1210mg
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
8th pctl
More protein than 8% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
2.6g /100cal
Leaner than 4% of meals
vs Veggie average
11% heavier
This890
Avg800
🧾 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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Dietary✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Broccoli
Scallions
Arborio Rice
Cream Sauce Base
Vidalia Onion Paste
White Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Butter
Crispy Fried Onions
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 1⁄2 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 1⁄2 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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HelloFresh's Creamy Double Cheddar Broccoli Risotto: 890 calories, 23g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. makes Creamy Double-Cheddar Broccoli Risotto one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 890 calories alongside 23g of protein, placing it at about 45 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.
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]
delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how compares to alternatives, read the review on MealFan.
Nutrition per serving
890Calories
23gProtein
80gCarbs
49gFat
3gFiber
1210mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution45% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Creamy Double-Cheddar Broccoli Risotto?
Creamy Double-Cheddar Broccoli Risotto contains 890 calories and 23 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Creamy Double Cheddar Broccoli Risotto: 890 calories, 23g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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Creamy Double-Cheddar Broccoli Risotto is offered by . Read the full review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how compares to competitors.
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