Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Name: Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 473 milliliters uncooked Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice; 1 bay leaf; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps butter; 142 grams dried porcini mushrooms; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 237 milliliters dry white wine; 2 liters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 113 grams cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 0 teaspoons salt; 473 milliliters boiling water

The recipe Porcini Mushroom Risotto is ready in around 45 minutes and is definitely a great gluten free option for lovers of Mediterranean food. This recipe makes 8 servings with 386 calories, 11g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a side dish. Head to the store and pick up arborio rice, garlic cloves, pepper, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Combine mushrooms and 2 cups boiling water in a bowl. Cover and let stand 30 minutes or until tender.

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Water

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Bowl

Drain and rinse in a colander; drain. Chop mushrooms.

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Mushrooms

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Colander

Bring broth to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.

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Broth

Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.

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Garlic

Onion

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Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Rice

Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaf.

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Bay Leaves

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Add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of the broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Discard bay leaf. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.

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