Description
Warm up your winter evenings with a bowl of Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Winter Risotto. This comforting dish combines rich flavors and creamy texture, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience. With savory mushrooms and aromatic garlic, it transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal that?s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (such as cremini or shiitake), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (warmed)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; saut? until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and their moisture is released (approximately 5 minutes).
- Add Arborio rice to the pot and toast for 2 minutes, ensuring each grain is coated with butter.
- Gradually pour in warmed vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring continuously until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more. This process should take about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg