SHIITAKE APPLE RISOTTO

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Here's another fall-tasting recipe with apples. This is actually fairly low in fat, and vegan as written. If desired, you can add 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese - stir it in just before serving.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups vegetable stock
1 onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb shiitake mushroom, fresh "or: soaked,thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 granny smith apple, diced
1 cup arborio rice
2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a simmer in a large pan.
  • In a seperate pan, saute the onion in the oil until translucent (~4minutes).
  • Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook another 5 minutes or until mushrooms are soft.
  • Add the apple and stir briefly; then add the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to medium high and add 1 cup of stock.
  • Stir the rice constantly, keeping at a simmer.
  • As the liquid is absorbed, continue to add small amounts of stock.
  • Continue this until all of the stock has been absorbed (usually 20-25 minutes) Remove from heat and stir in the thyme.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 106.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 10.3

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