Mushroom Risotto
Italian Food
Intermediate

Mushroom Risotto

A creamy arborio rice risotto slowly cooked with mushrooms, white wine and parmesan. An elegant, comforting Italian dish worth every minute of attention.

15 minPrep
30 minCook
45 minTotal
4Servings
VegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

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4
  • 320 g Arborio rice
  • 300 g Mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 1 unit Onion (chopped)
  • 120 ml White wine
  • 1 litro Vegetable broth
  • 60 g Parmesan cheese
  • 40 g Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Nutrition facts

per serving

420 kcal
Calories
12 g
Protein
62 g
Carbs
14 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
59 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySulfites

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté the mushrooms in oil and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the onion in butter until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the rice and toast it a couple of minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.

  5. 5

    Add the hot broth ladle by ladle, stirring.

  6. 6

    Fold in the mushrooms and parmesan at the end.

Chef tips

Add the broth gradually and stir constantly to achieve creaminess.

Substitutions

Use mushroom broth to intensify the umami flavor.

What I used to make it

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