Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Granted that Creamy Mushroom Risotto requires lots of stirring, but at the end of it, every second of stirring will be worth it.

This dish is also very versatile and can be served as a main dish, or a side dish. The rich tang of mushroom and herbs enhances the flavor of the dish and make every bite taste heavenly.

As far as stirring is considered, let the most impatient person in the house do the job.

Health Benefits:

Mushroom Risotto is very low in calories and carries the exceptional nutritional benefits of mushrooms. The tasty boomers are an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins and rev our metabolism like anything. So if you are aiming to cut down on calories, trust the mushroom risottos to help you out.

You won’t have to sacrifice your love for risotto, even if you are on a very strict diet. Just use organic mushrooms and dietary rice to make it diet-friendly.

Following is the nutritional chart of Creamy Mushroom Risotto per serving:

Energy                  528 cal

Protein                 17.7 g

Carbohydrates  84.8 g

Fat                   12.3 g

Saturated Fats    4.9 g

Fiber                 4.8 g

Sodium                  1241 mg

Cholesterol           15 mg

Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp

butter--divided: 2 tbsp

button mushrooms (sliced): 1 lb

leaves removed sprigs thyme: 4

Freshly ground black pepper

apple cider vinegar: 1/2 cup

chicken broth: 6 cups

finely chopped onion: 1

cloves garlic, minced: 2

bay leaf: 1

arborio rice: 2 cups

salt to taste

Parmesan (freshly grated): 1 cup

fresh parsley--chopped: 2 tbsp

frozen peas (thawed): 3/4 cup

How To Make Creamy Mushroom Risotto

1. Place a saucepan on medium flame, pour chicken broth and bring it to simmer. Then reduce the heat to lowest.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pot heat oil and sauté onion for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
3. Add thyme, 1 tbsp of butter, bay leaf, garlic and mushrooms in the pot and cook until the mushrooms are soft and golden in color, about 5 minutes.
4. Season the mushroom mix with salt and pepper, stir and remove from the pot.
5. In the same pot, melt the remaining butter and add the Arborio rice. Stir quickly and frequently or it will begin to stick to the sides of the pan.
6. After 2 minutes or when the rice is coated with butter and has a toasty smell to it, add white vinegar and cook until the vinegar has mostly absorbed and reduced in quantity.
7. Remove the chicken broth from the stove and pour 1 cup of it into the rice. Stir and cook until most of the broth has been absorbed by the rice. Then add 1 more cup, stir and cook, let it absorb and then add another cup of the broth. Repeat until the rice is soft and creamy but not mushy. You might not need all of the broth.
8. When the rice is ready, add mushroom mix into and toss well.
9. Garnish the Creamy Mushroom Risotto with parmesan, peas, and parsley and serve hot or warm.

Trivia:

• The Arborio rice used in Risotto actually contains lots of starch and this is one of the reasons why it end up being so creamy after cooking.

According to a legend, it was the master glassmaker Valerius who invented risotto in 1574.