Italian Spinach-Mushroom Risotto

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A great base risotto makes a perfect palette for additions of other ingredients. It will amaze you! Whether it's tomato-basil risotto or green bean-pecan risotto.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Updated on January 28, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

  • 1 cup chopped spinach

  • 4 tablespoons diced shallots

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • 1 cup Arborio rice

  • ½ cup Chardonnay wine

  • 4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed

  • ½ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
10g Fat
31g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1133mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 150mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.