bhella
Culinary Explorer
Sure thing! Here's a savory recipe for lunch
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms (such as cremini or shiitake), sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat until hot. Reduce the heat to low and keep the broth warm.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and any liquid released from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
- If using, pour in the white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until it is absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the warm broth to the skillet, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of broth to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and unsalted butter until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the risotto rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.