Mushroom Risotto
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5
Mushroom Risotto
Description
This mushroom risotto begins by warming chicken broth, which is slowly added to rice during cooking. Two varieties of sliced mushrooms are sautéed separately to tenderize and develop flavor before being folded back into the risotto. The arborio rice is toasted lightly in olive oil then cooked incrementally with broth added gradually, allowing the starch to release and creates the signature creamy texture while maintaining a slight bite.
White wine enhances flavor depth as it cooks off early in the process. The dish is finished with butter, minced chives, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for added richness, color, and taste. Salt and freshly ground pepper balance the overall seasoning. The risotto suits as a main vegetarian dish or a hearty side plate.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth , divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
- 1 pound portobello mushrooms , thinly sliced
- 1 pound white mushrooms , thinly sliced
- 2 shallot diced
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons chives , finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated
Instructions
- In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat. Keep warm while cooking.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate large saucepan over medium high heat.
- Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and the liquid, and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, and stir in the shallots. Cook 1 minute.
- Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, about 2 minutes. When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, pour in wine, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed.
- Add 1/2 cup broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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