Celebrity-approved mushroom risotto recipe | Hilton | Off the Menu

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

wild mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cremini mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible and affordable.

Dice onions and set aside.

Slice mushrooms, removing the stems to save for mushroom stock.

Saute mushrooms with salt, pepper, and olive oil until they get color.

Add garlic and fresh thyme leaves to the mushrooms.

Deglaze the pan with white wine to incorporate flavor.

Remove mushrooms and set aside for later use.

Saute onions with salt and pepper until tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Add garlic to the onions and cook briefly.

Add arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.

Deglaze again with white wine until the alcohol cooks off.

Slowly add mushroom stock ladle by ladle, allowing it to absorb before adding more.

Add thyme leaves again, ensuring no stems are included.

Incorporate the reserved mushrooms and fresh parsley into the risotto.

Add butter and a generous amount of parmesan cheese, stirring to melt and combine.

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