Mushroom Risotto With Vermouth
Easy but loaded with flavour, this could be a side or the star of your meal. Saute the rice to coat with oil and add the Vermouth to let it absorb. Then proceed with the broth additions until you have a creamy dish. Add the mushrooms and cheese at the end.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 481kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz mushrooms cremini, wild, white or mixture
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsps butter divided 1 + 1
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 shallots
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup dry vermouth
- ½ cup parmesan or asiago cheese, grated plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and slice mushrooms. Toss in oil. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread the mushrooms in a single layer. Roast about 15 minutes until mushrooms are golden. (Or pan fry until mushroom release their juices and it evaporates.)
- Heat broth in the microwave.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium/high heat. Add the shallot and cook about 4 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat. Cook about 1 minute. Add the vermouth and allow it to be absorbed. Add the warm broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until it is nearly absorbed. It will take 4-5 minutes for each cup to be absorbed.
- Add half the mushrooms and stir to mix. Add the grated cheese.
- Serve topped with the remaining mushrooms and additional cheese if desired.
Notes
Risotto is best served immediately, but leftovers will keep in the fridge well for a couple of days. They won't be as creamy, but they won't lose any flavour.
Wine Pairing
The Vermouth gives a savoury undercurrent here, but is not overpowering so you have lots of wine choices here.
For white - I would suggest an Italian white like a Soave or Lugana. A Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc would work well too. An oaked profile with a bit of texture works great with the aged cheese and woodsy mushrooms!
On the red spectrum, you could play up the mushroom aspect, so an aged Pinot Noir, a Bordeaux, Malbec or Mourvedre with some earthy tones would all work well.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 3mg