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Mushroom Risotto

Finishing the dish in a creamy style with the option of being dairy free. Slow stirred arborio rice with mushrooms.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • 12 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth warm
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
  2. Cook the onion in the same pan until soft, then add the rice and toast briefly.
  3. Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed.
  4. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
  5. Continue 20 to 25 minutes until rice is creamy and tender.
  6. Stir the mushrooms back in, season, and serve.

Notes

A drizzle of good olive oil at the end gives it richness without dairy.