Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Cook Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Risotto is a classic and if you use nutrient dense ingredients then it can be a healthy and satisfying meal. The key to risotto is continuous stirring which releases starch from the rice and creates creaminess. I love this recipe on a cool night.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons avocado oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
¼ cup white onion or shallot, minced
1 cup arborio rice or short grain rice
3 cups bone, chicken or veggie broth
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
6 oz mixed mushrooms of choice (shiitake, enoki, oyster, cremini) sliced thin
¼ -1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated
4 tablespoons parsley, chives or sage, chopped for garnish
Optional- ¼ pound crispy bacon, prosciutto or pancetta, cooked and cut into pieces
Instructions for Risotto:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread mushrooms evenly and spray to coat with avocado oil. Lightly season with salt and pepper and then roast for 10-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown, set aside.
In a saute pan, bring avocado oil and butter to a medium heat. Add shallot to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add rice and stir with a wooden spoon to coat in the oil and butter so that the rice is coated eventy. Toast rice for about 1 minute.
Add 1 cup of warm broth and salt and pepper while constantly stirring the pot until the liquid is absorbed. It should be simmering, so adjust the heat accordingly.
Add another cup of broth and do the same until all the broth is gone while stirring until it has been absorbed into the rice and the rice is just slightly al dente, tender but not mushy.
This whole process will take about 15 minutes, so don’t rush. Just pour yourself a glass of vino and relax while you stir.
Turn off the heat once the rice is ready and stir in half of the roasted mushrooms and parmesan. Stir until all the cheese has melted. Serve the risotto into bowls and top with the rest of the mushrooms, parmesan, chopped herbs and bacon (if using). Season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
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