Spelt mushrooms rizotto

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.

Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat.

Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add arborio rice and stir to coat with oil, about 2 minutes.

Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.

Begin adding warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.

Allow each addition of broth to be absorbed before adding the next, about 18-20 minutes total.

When rice is creamy and al dente, remove from heat.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.

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