Oven-Ready
Broccoli Cheddar Risotto
with crispy onions
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Vegetarian
Chef
Maija Barnes
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ oz. Crispy Onions
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat33g
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Protein25g
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Sodium1300mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Broccoli
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands. In provided tray, combine broccoli, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover tray with foil.Bake covered in hot oven until mostly tender, 12-14 minutes.While broccoli bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Risotto
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream base, minced garlic and parsley, cheddar, mirepoix base, and 2 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until melted, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and stir until smooth.Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging and stir into sauce.After 12-14 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and push broccoli to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Transfer risotto to now-empty side of tray.Cover with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again covered in hot oven until broccoli is tender and risotto is heated through, 10-12 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Stir risotto to combine.To serve, top risotto with broccoli and garnish meal with crispy onions and Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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