Mushroom and Pea Risotto
This creamy mushroom and pea risotto is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Frozen peas - 1 cup
- Vegetable broth - 4 cups
- Mushrooms - 8 ounces, sliced
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Arborio rice - 1 1/2 cups
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the oil. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and cook until it is absorbed by the rice, stirring constantly.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the vegetable broth to the pan, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more.
- Continue adding the broth and stirring until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until they are heated through.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g