Classic Mushroom Risotto Recipe (Step-by-Step) | HowToCook.Recipes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine offers similar flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

arborio rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is more affordable.

In a medium saucepan, heat up the broth on medium-low heat. Once warmed, set aside.

In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the mushrooms and cook until soft, then set aside.

In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and add the shallots, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Next, add the Arborio rice, making sure to coat every grain in oil. Toast the rice until it achieves a golden color.

Once golden, add in the wine, stirring until it is fully absorbed.

Begin adding in the chicken stock about 1/2 cup at a time until fully absorbed. Repeat this process until you’ve used all of the chicken stock and the rice is al dente. This should take about 20-22 minutes.

Once the rice is al dente, remove from the heat and add in the mushrooms, butter, chives, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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