Mushroom risotto

This mushroom risotto dish pairs wonderfully with our 2018 Pinot Noir due to each having delicate yet earthy flavors and subtle textures. In fact, many consider Pinot and mushrooms to be the perfect couple. This dish is one of our go-to comfort foods.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Make sure you gently stir constantly for 15-20 minutes to achieve the cream perfection. Only use hot chicken or vegetable stock. Do not leave out the most important ingredient – the wine of course! Adding a splash or three will enhance the overall flavor. Lastly, fresh or dried thyme makes the perfect finishing touch to this delicious recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon butter or other vegan butter substitute
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (dried thyme works as well)
• A pinch or two of salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 cup arborio rice (risotto rice)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped white mushrooms
• 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable stock
• Fresh parsley or thyme and Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
2. Once the butter is melted, add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
3. Add the lemon juice, thyme, and salt and pepper.
4. Add the wine and stir as the wine reduces (cook for about 5 minutes until the wine reduces).
5. Turn the heat to medium-low and add the rice. Toss the rice in the onion mixture until it’s coated and move it around the pan for about 1 minute.
6. Stir in the mushrooms.
7. Add the hot chicken stock (or vegetable stock) about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and waiting until the stock is absorbed by the rice until you add another 1/2 cup.
8. Repeat the process above until all the stock has been added and absorbed by the rice and a creamy sauce has formed, stirring constantly throughout.
9. Serve immediately with shaved Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped thyme or parsley.