How to Make Italian Spinach-Mushroom Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian food is renowned for its rich and diverse flavors, and one dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Italian cuisine is the classic risotto. With its creamy texture and luxurious ingredients, risotto is a beloved comfort food that never fails to satisfy. And when you add in the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the vibrant green goodness of spinach, you get a dish that's not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients and wholesome goodness.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove from the heat and add Parmesan cheese, spinach-mushroom mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt if needed. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 150mg