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Mushroom Pea Risotto

Mushroom Pea Risotto is a mouthwatering, easy weeknight dinner or entertaining recipe that your family and guests will love. It takes a little patience, but this risotto is worth every moment spent at the stove.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock low sodium
  • 1 g package dried porcini mushrooms chopped and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 shallots finely chopped ½ cup
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup peas fresh, or frozen & thawed
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • black pepper and salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer
  2. Rinse dried, chopped porcini mushrooms well, then add to the simmering stock 
  3. In a large saucepan, over medium heat melt the butter and add the olive oil
  4. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. With a slotted spoon, remove porcini mushrooms from the stock and add them to the pan with the shallots. 
  6. Add the cremini mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are browned and tender.
  7. Add the wine and bring to a simmer.
  8. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed.
  9. Add one cup of hot stock. Cook, stirring often until liquid is absorbed
  10. Continue adding hot stock as above, each time cooking and stirring until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
  11. When the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy, remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, peas, lemon juice, and thyme.
  12. Taste and season with black pepper and salt if necessary.
  13. Garnish with parsley before serving immediately

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Potassium 535mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 14.6mg (16%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Potassium 535mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 16%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.