Description
Mushroom Spinach Risotto is the epitome of comfort food, offering a creamy, aromatic experience that brings warmth to any table. This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach with perfectly cooked Arborio rice. Simple yet elegant, it’s the perfect option for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups mixed fresh mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, warmed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown and tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in Arborio rice and toast for about 2 minutes to enhance nuttiness.
- Pour in the dry white wine; stir constantly until mostly evaporated.
- Gradually add warmed vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed. Continue until rice is creamy yet al dente (about 18-20 minutes).
- Fold in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg