Vegetarian Mushroom Risotto
Equipment
- Large pot or saucepan
- Cutting board
- knife
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- ½ packet 25g dried porcini mushrooms or other dried mushrooms
- 3 spring onions scallions, white parts only, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 250 g Arborio rice
- 150 g chestnut mushrooms quartered
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 vegetable or mushroom bouillon cube
- 1 dl dry white wine optional
- 1 punnet cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 75 g watercress leaves
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 150 g aged cheese or Parmesan cheese shaved or grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dried mushrooms in 3 dl of water for a few hours.
- Drain and reserve the soaking liquid.
- In a large pot or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped white parts of the spring onions and sauté until softened.
- Add the Arborio rice to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, until the grains are translucent.
- Dissolve the bouillon cube in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid, adding water (and wine, if using) to make up 8 dl of liquid.
- Gradually add the liquid to the rice, about 1 dl at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed.
- This process takes about 15 minutes.
- Quarter the chestnut mushrooms and add them to the rice along with the minced garlic, chopped basil, and soaked mushrooms.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes until the rice is tender but still moist.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, watercress leaves, and chopped parsley.
- Season the risotto with salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar to taste.
- Serve the risotto hot, topped with shaved or grated aged cheese or Parmesan cheese.
- Serve any remaining cheese on the side.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
This flavorful dish pairs nicely with a light and crisp white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity of the wine will complement the richness of the mushrooms and cheese. For a non-alcoholic option, consider serving with sparkling water infused with a splash of lemon or lime.Nutritional Information
Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 53 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 23 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 3 g