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Mushroom Risotto

Perfect Mushroom Risotto Recipe: Creamy and Flavorful Delight

This Mushroom Risotto is a creamy, flavorful delight that brings restaurant-quality tastes to your home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds mixed mushrooms, chopped
  • 0.75 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1.5 cups uncooked Arborio rice, rinsed
  • 0.67 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups warmed vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Ladle
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped mushrooms and sea salt; cook until the mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and cook until translucent, then add the garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
  4. Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat the grains.
  5. Pour in the white wine and stir until it is mostly absorbed.
  6. Gradually add the warmed vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
  7. Once the rice is creamy and al dente, remove from heat and stir in the grated cheese.
  8. Season with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt if needed.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18g

Notes

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for more protein. Experiment with different cheeses and herbs for unique flavors.

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