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VALENTINE’S DAY Mushroom Risotto (Romantic Dinner for Two)

Valentine’s Day Mushroom Risotto Recipe for a Romantic Dinner for Two

This Valentine’s Day Mushroom Risotto is a creamy masterpiece that brings romance to the dinner table with ease.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth warmed
  • 1 cup mixed fresh mushrooms (shiitake and cremini) sliced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Warm the vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in Arborio rice and toast for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
  4. Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.
  5. Gradually add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until each addition is absorbed before adding more.
  6. After about 18-20 minutes of cooking, stir in sautéed mushrooms and Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like spinach or asparagus for added flavor.

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