Description
Delight your special someone with a creamy mushroom risotto that combines earthy flavors and a velvety texture. This easy-to-make dish, infused with garlic, parmesan, and a splash of white wine, creates a warm ambiance perfect for any romantic evening. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this risotto promises to impress and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (1 cup cremini, 1 cup shiitake), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, warmed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by finely chopping garlic and mushrooms.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender and golden brown.
- Stir in Arborio rice and toast for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Deglaze with white wine and stir until absorbed.
- Gradually add warmed vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed (about 18-20 minutes).
- Remove from heat, mix in parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg