Creamy Mushroom Risotto

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth maintains moisture without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

arborio rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

Warm chicken broth in a saucepan.

In a large saucepan, sauté onions and mushrooms in a little butter until tender.

Stir in arborio rice, garlic, and a bit of wine; cook until the wine is absorbed.

Slowly add warm chicken broth one cup at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.

Right before serving, stir in a bit more butter, parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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