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Mushroom Risotto
Prep Time – 10 minutes. Cook Time – 25 minutes. Total Time – 35 minutes.
Vegetarian dish. Makes 6 servings.
- 1 lb Mushrooms
- 3 tbsp choice of Parsley or Chives, chopped.
- 2 Shallots, roughly diced
- 6 cups Bone broth
- 1 ½ cup Arborio rice
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 tbsp Kerrygold Butter
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- 1 tbsp Kasandrinos Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
- In a saucepan, warm the broth over medium heat.
- Heat a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet to high heat. Add mushrooms to dry skillet and stir as the mushrooms release their juices. Turn heat to medium-high and continue to stir until juice starts to be absorbed and mushrooms are browned.
- Sprinkle with a dash of salt and continue cooking until the rest of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Stir in the shallots. Cook about 1 minute or until shallots begin to soften. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the wine, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed.
- Return heat to medium-high and using a mug or measuring cup add between ½-3/4 cup broth to the rice (I added ¾ cup), and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding the hot broth one scoopful at a time, stirring continuously, making sure the liquid becomes absorbed before adding more broth. When you’ve got almost all the broth added, begin turning the heat down to medium if necessary. After about 20 minutes or so, the rice will be al dente.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. (At this point, if you want a vegan meal, this is done and perfectly tasty.)
- Add the butter, parsley or chives and parmesan.
By Jesse Rodriguez
Jesse’s focus and emphasis is on Sports Nutrition. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science with the addition of a CSCS certification from the NSCA. Jesse swam for the El Salvador National Team and competed at the international level. Jesse has worked at USC with the Strength and Conditioning program and UCLA as the lead intern for Sports Nutrition. He is currently a dietetic intern to complete requirements for the Registered Dietitian exam and obtain his professional license. During his free time, Jesse continues to strength train, Olympic lift, and stay up-to-date on the latest nutrition trends. Lastly, Jesse is a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association.