Best Nutty Mushroom Risotto Recipes

MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Boil 2 cups of chicken broth (reserving 1 cup of chicken broth for later) in a small saucepan and add in the dried shiitake mushrooms. Turn down the heat and let sit for 20-30 minutes to reconstitute.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp. of butter over medium high heat and saute the onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the fresh mushrooms and saute until they turn tender. About 10 minutes.
• Add in the garlic and thyme and saute until fragrant, less than a minute.
• By this time, the dried mushrooms should be nice and soft. Remove them from the stock (do NOT dump it!), run them under cold water so they're cold enough to handle. Chop them up and add them to the skillet.
• Add the rice to the skillet and toast them by stirring until they start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Add the white wine and deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Continue to stir to cook the rice until wine has disappeared.
• Mix the stock the mushrooms were soaked in with the other cup of chicken broth. Add this to the skillet 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until it has disappeared. You may not use all the chicken stock, if it's starting to look like the arborio rice is not sopping up the liquid anymore, stop.
• Add the other 1 tbsp. of butter to the skillet along with the Parmesan cheese. Stir until all has melted and well incorporated.
• You may cover the skillet with a lid to let the arborio rice cook in the liquid some more, but that might not be necessary in your case.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve and garnish with parsley.

RISOTTO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS, PINE NUTS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• 1. For the risotto: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove the pine nuts and set aside. Return the pot to the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, onion and garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon sea salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not brown, about 15 minutes.
• 2. Increase the heat to high and stir in the rice. Cook, stirring, until the rice is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and keep stirring until the liquid has almost completely evaporated. Lower the heat, add a ladle of warm broth (about 1/2 cup) and a pinch of salt to the pot. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Keep adding the broth, one ladle at a time, stirring until each portion is absorbed. Continue until the rice is soft and creamy with just a little bite (al dente), 25 to 30 minutes total. Stir in the butter, Parmesan and mascarpone. Stir in toasted pine nuts.
• 3. For the topping: Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened but still meaty, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• 4. Divide the risotto between 4 bowls. Top with the mushrooms and parsley. Serve warm.

NUTTY MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Warm chicken broth either on stove or in microwave
• Heat 2 Tablespoons butter and oil in large skillet or sauce pan over medium heat
• Stir in shallots, cook for 1 minute to soften
• Add mushrooms and basil and saute until mushrooms are softened, about 2 minutes
• Adjust heat to medium high and add rice, salt and pepper, stirring constantly until rice is just starting to turn golden, 1 or 2 minutes
• Add wine and stir until almost completely evaporated
• Begin adding chicken broth, about 1/2 cup at a time
• After each 1/2 cup addition, stir frequently, until broth is almost evaporated and add the next 1/2 cup
• Do the same for each addition of broth, stirring frequently
• Begin tasting the rice for doneness during the last two additions of broth for tenderness--it should be al dente-tender with a slight bite to it
• If rice is not done after the last addition, continue cooking as above adding another 1/2 cup of broth until done
• Remove from heat and stir in remaining tablespoon of butter, lemon zest, cream if using, cheese and cashews
• Adjust salt and pepper as needed, remembering that if you are using salted cashews it will add to the saltiness of the dish
• Serve immediately
• Note: The cream will make it extra creamy

MUSHROOM, LEEK AND CASHEW NUT RISOTTO

Steps:

• Toss the fresh mushrooms with the lemon juice. In a large, heavy based pan melt 2 tablespoons of butter, stir in the mushrooms and cook over moderate heat until they begin to brown. Add the parsley and basil (if using) and cook for 30 seconds more, then remove and set aside.
• Heat another 2 tablespoons of the butter with the olive oil in the same pan in which the mushrooms were cooked. Stir in the sliced leeks and garlic and cook until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add the rice, stirring to coat all the grains until they start to swell and burst - about 2 minutes. Add the sauteed mushrooms and mix well.
• Pour in the wine and cook over moderate to low heat until it is absorbed.
• Add half a cup of the hot stock and stir frequently to prevent sticking while the rice absorbs the liquid.
• Keep adding stock in this way, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
• Just as the final liquid is being absorbed and the rice is cooked (about 20 minutes) remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the parmesan cheese and the cashew nuts. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste (and salt, if you must) and serve. Garnish with some freshly grated parmesan, if you like.

MUSHROOM & THYME RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pan, sauté the mushrooms for 2-3 mins, then stir in the quinoa. Keeping the vegetable stock warm in a separate pan on a low heat, add a ladle of the stock and stir until absorbed. Stir in the rice and repeat again with the stock, until all the stock has been used up and the rice and quinoa are tender and cooked.
• Stir in the thyme leaves, then divide between four plates or bowls. Serve topped with grated parmesan and rocket leaves.

GOURMET MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat.
• Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and their liquid, and set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, and stir in the shallots. Cook 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, about 2 minutes. When the rice has taken on a pale, golden color, pour in wine, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed. Add 1/2 cup broth to the rice, and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.