Italian Spinach-Mushroom Risotto
Description
Spinach and mushrooms star in this tasty Italian risotto side dish that's rich in flavor thanks to the addition of Chardonnay and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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2 cups sliced mushrooms
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1 cup chopped spinach
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4 tablespoons diced shallots
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
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1 cup Arborio rice
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1/2 cup Chardonnay wine
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4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter, spinach, shallots, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute until spinach wilts and shallots begin to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and continue stirring until liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 minutes.
3
Begin to add broth, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir until broth is almost completely absorbed, then add another 1/2 cup and repeat. Continue adding broth until risotto resembles a thick porridge but still has some bite to it. This process will take 20 to 30 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and add Parmesan cheese, spinach-mushroom mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt if needed. Serve immediately.