Wild Mushroom Risotto
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Wild Mushroom Risotto a try. One serving contains 318 calories, 8g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up arborio rice, shallots, mushrooms, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Bring vegetable broth to simmer in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low; cover and keep broth hot.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter with olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Add chopped shallots; sauté 1 minute.
Add wild mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender and juices are released, about 8 minutes.
Add rice and stir to coat.
Add Sherry and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high.
Add 3/4 cup hot vegetable broth and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently.
Add remaining hot vegetable broth 3/4 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh thyme.
*Arborio, an Italian short-grain rice, is available at Italian markets and at many supermarkets nationwide.