Farro Risotto with Mushrooms

Name: Farro Risotto with Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 355 milliliters uncooked farro; 59 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 28 grams cup dried wild mushroom blend (about; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters finely chopped onion; 28 grams 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 liters Mushroom Stock

Farro Risotto with Mushrooms might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 290 calories, 9g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up garlic cloves, thyme, mushroom stock, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It works well as a reasonably priced side dish.

Instructions

Place dried mushrooms in a medium bowl; cover with boiling water.

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Water

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Bowl

Let stand 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Coarsely chop mushrooms.

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Mushrooms

Bring Mushroom Stock to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep stock warm over low heat.

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Mushrooms

Stock

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Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add farro and onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Onion

Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Add rehydrated mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saut 5 minutes or until cremini mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.

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Add wine and thyme; cook until liquid almost evaporates.

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Add 1/2 cup stock to farro mixture; cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring occasionally.

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Add 4 1/2 cups stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next (about 40 minutes total).

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Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup stock, cheese, parsley, and pepper; stir until cheese melts.

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Wine note: I like the thought of serving a sparkling wine with Farro Risotto with Mushrooms--the bubbles match the texture of the grain. Prosecco has become a popular aperitif, but this Soligo Prosecco ($1

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is fuller bodied than most, so it stands up well to food. With its vibrant stone fruit flavors, it contrasts pleasantly with the earthy character of the mushrooms that dominate this dish. --Gary Vaynerchuck

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