Ultimate Mushroom and Spinach Risotto

Ingredients

- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Broth:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over medium-low heat until warm. Maintain a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process.

2. Sauté Aromatics:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.

3. Cook the Mushrooms:
- Add sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet.
- Sauté them for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and become golden brown.

4. Toast the Rice:
- Add Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring to coat each grain with the oil and mushroom mixture.
- Toast the rice for about 2 minutes.

5. Deglaze and Cook:
- Pour in the dry white wine, stirring continuously until the wine is mostly absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
- Allow each ladle of broth to be absorbed before adding the next. This process should take about 18-20 minutes.

6. Finish with Spinach and Cheese:
- Once the risotto is creamy and the rice is cooked al dente, add the fresh spinach leaves. Stir until wilted.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and unsalted butter until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve:
- Divide the risotto among plates. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately for best results.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes
- Total Time: PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Risotto, Mushroom Risotto, Spinach Risotto, Italian Cuisine, Vegetarian Dinner, Creamy Risotto, Arborio Rice, Easy Risotto Recipe, Gourmet Dinner, Comfort Food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1300 calories for the entire dish

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