Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of One-Pot Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Risotto, a delightful blend of earthy flavors and creamy textures. This dish features Arborio rice simmered to perfection with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this risotto is sure to impress your family and friends while being easy enough for novice cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms; cook until golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in Arborio rice, coating it well with the oil; toast for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Gradually add vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until most liquid is absorbed before adding more.
- When rice is nearly tender (15-18 minutes), fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Remove from heat and mix in butter, lemon juice, and freshly grated Parmesan for ultimate creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg