Mushroom Risotto Recipe

by Kristen Swensson Sturt
(Seriouseats.com)

Risotto, especially mushroom, is a wonderfully comforting food. This healthy mushroom risotto recipe is rich with the deep, fragrant flavour of mushrooms and it is kind to the waistline too.


Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Ingredients:

*Serves 4 to 6 servings

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 ounce dried assorted mushrooms, cleaned

1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 medium onion, diced and divided

2 garlic cloves, minced and divided

1/2 pound button mushrooms

1/2 pound baby bella mushrooms

2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

1/2 tablespoon butter

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups Arborio rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

2/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

Fresh Italian parsley, for garnish (optional)

Truffle oil (optional)


Preparation:

• In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a simmer. Keep warm.

• Pour 1 cup of warmed chicken broth into a small bowl. Add dried mushrooms and cover. After 15 minutes, remove mushrooms and set aside. Then, pour broth back into saucepan holding chicken broth.

• In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 the onion and 1/2 the garlic and sauté about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add fresh mushrooms, herbs, and butter. Saute until mushrooms are browned and mostly cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.

• Season with salt and pepper, then add rehydrated mushrooms. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until everything is warmed through. Season again with salt and pepper. Set aside.


• In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sauté the remaining onion and garlic, about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add rice and stir until each grain is coated in oil. Cook 1 minute, until rice is a little translucent. Pour in wine and cook until almost completely absorbed.



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Original Mushroom Risotto Recipe