Description
Creamy Mushroom Risotto is a comforting dish that brings together rich flavors and velvety textures, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mixed fresh mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter (or vegan butter)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop onions finely and slice mushrooms.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3. Cook mushrooms: Stir in sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4. Toast rice: Add Arborio rice, stirring for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- 5. Gradually add broth: Pour in warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed—this takes about 18-20 minutes.
- 6. Finish with cheese and butter: When the rice is creamy yet al dente, stir in Parmesan cheese and butter until melted.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute mushrooms with other vegetables like spinach or asparagus for added flavor.
- Use high-quality vegetable broth to enhance the overall taste of the risotto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg