Lunch: Red Pepper and Broccoli Risotto

Looking for an Italian- style dinner recipe? Then check out this red pepper and broccoli risotto that's skillet cooked in under an hour, using Progresso® chicken broth.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Red Pepper and Broccoli Risotto

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups sliced mushrooms (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
4 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons) or vegetable broth
2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, bell peppers and mushrooms in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in rice. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in 1/2 cup of the broth. Cook, stir-ring constantly, until liquid is completely absorbed. Stir in an additional 1/2 cup broth. Continue cooking about 20 minutes, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time after previous additions have been absorbed and stirring constantly, until rice is creamy and just tender; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Let stand 1 minute.

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