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Mushroom Risotto
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Although traditional risottos use refined arborio rice and require constant stirring, you can achieve excellent results with this oven-baked version using short-grain brown rice, taking advantage of its whole-grain benefits.
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Nutritional Information
(per serving)
| Calories | 350 |
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 11mg |
| Sodium | 404mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47g |
| Dietary Fiber | -- |
| Sugars | -- |
| Protein | 14g |
| Calcium | -- |
Ingredients
| U.S. | Metric | Conversion chart |
- 1 ounce(s) dried porcini mushrooms (1 1/2 cups)
- 1.5 cup(s) hot water
- 4 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium leek, trimmed, washed, and sliced (1 cup)
- 1 cup(s) short-grain brown rice
- 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine
- 3 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounce(s) cremini or baby bella mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed, and sliced
- 1/2 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 2 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
- Combine porcini and hot water in a small bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid. Rinse the mushrooms well under cool water; drain and chop finely. Strain the reserved liquid through a coffee filter or paper towel to remove any sand or dirt.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven or large ovenproof high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add leek and the porcini; cook, stirring often, until the leek is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice, garlic, and thyme; stir to coat well. Add wine and cook until almost all evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. Add broth and the reserved porcini liquid. Bring to a boil. Cover the pan and transfer to the oven.
- Bake until the rice is just tender but still has a little resistance and a creamy consistency, 40 to 50 minutes. If the risotto seems soupy, place it on the stovetop over medium heat and simmer for a few minutes, stirring, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- While the risotto is baking, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cremini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- When the risotto is ready, stir in the cremini, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining parsley on top and serve immediately.
Tips & Techniques
Tip: To clean leeks: Trim and discard coarse green tops. Split leeks lengthwise with a sharp knife, beginning about 1 inch from the root end and cutting toward the green end. Leave root end attached. Swish leeks repeatedly in a basin of cold water to remove grit. Alternatively, trim roots and ragged tops. Slice leeks and place in plenty of water, then drain. Repeat a few times. The slices do not absorb water or lose flavor and the process is faster.
Ingredient notes: Use short-grain brown rice, available in natural-foods stores and large supermarkets, to achieve the characteristic creamy risotto texture.
Cremini mushrooms (sometimes called baby bella mushrooms) are a strain of button mushrooms prized for their dark hue, firm texture and rich flavor.
Nutrition Bonus: Iron (20% daily value), Fiber (18% dv), Calcium (15% dv).
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