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A plate with a piece of chicken, a scoop of rice, and baked zucchini.

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto is a creamy and flavorful Italian rice dish made with rice, mushrooms,  wine, and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 3 cups mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 7 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or Orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh sage chopped

Instructions

  • Place the chicken or vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring it to a simmer then reduce heat and keep warm.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive to the skillet and add in the onions. Saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add in the rice or pasta and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the white wine and cook for 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in 1 cup of chicken broth. Cook for 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
  • Add the remaining broth 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is gone before adding more broth. Reserve 1/3 cup of broth for later.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and add in 1/3 cup of reserved broth, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and sage. Spoon into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and sage.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light:  November 2013