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Mixed Wild Mushroom Risotto

A radicchio and fennel salad with red wine vinaigrette adds color and crunch, and warm focaccia rounds out the entrée. End the meal with poached pears and biscotti.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings (can be doubled)

Ingredients

3

cups canned vegetable broth

1

cup dry white wine

2

tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

8 to 10

ounces sliced fresh mixed wild mushrooms (such as stemmed shiitake, crimini and oyster)

2

tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried

1

cup arborio or medium-grain white rice

1

/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth and wine to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Cover pan; keep warm.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and 1 tablespoon thyme. Saut) until mushrooms soften, about 3 minutes. Mix in rice. Add all but 1/4 cup of broth mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Add remaining broth; simmer until rice is tender and risotto is creamy, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Mix in cheese and 1 tablespoon thyme. Season with salt and pepper.