Best 6 Michigan Morel Mushroom Risotto Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Michigan's forests with our exquisite Morel Mushroom Risotto. This delectable dish captures the essence of spring, showcasing the earthy flavors of wild morel mushrooms in a creamy and indulgent risotto.

Savor the symphony of textures as tender morels, sautéed to perfection, blend seamlessly with Arborio rice, slowly simmered in a flavorful broth. Each bite reveals a burst of umami, enhanced by the addition of white wine, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of lemon zest.

Our curated collection of Morel Mushroom Risotto recipes offers a range of culinary interpretations, ensuring there's a perfect match for every palate. Whether you prefer a classic rendition, a vegetarian delight, or a seafood extravaganza, we have you covered.

Indulge in the timeless simplicity of our Basic Morel Mushroom Risotto, where the spotlight shines on the harmonious marriage of morels and Arborio rice.

Delight in the vibrant flavors of our Spring Morel Mushroom Risotto, where fresh asparagus, peas, and a hint of mint create a vibrant ensemble of springtime flavors.

Experience the luxuriousness of our Seafood Morel Mushroom Risotto, where succulent shrimp and scallops join forces with morels in a creamy embrace.

For those seeking a plant-based indulgence, our Vegetarian Morel Mushroom Risotto offers a symphony of textures and flavors, with roasted vegetables adding a delightful dimension.

No matter your culinary preference, our Morel Mushroom Risotto recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience, celebrating the bounty of Michigan's forests and the artistry of Italian cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOREL MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Morel mushroom risotto is a lovely side dish with chicken or pork or a light main course with a simple tossed green salad or sautéed greens.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Side Dish     Lunch     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound morel mushrooms
Optional: mint
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons minced onion (or green onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
1 1/2 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Optional: 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan (or Pecorino cheese, freshly shredded, plus more for garnish)
Garnish: chives or green onions

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Trim any dried ends off the morels. Cut them in half lengthwise and rinse clean with cool water (see more about How to Clean Morels here ).
  • Drain morels, cut them into lengthwise slices and set aside.
  • Meanwhile bring broth to a simmer and cut mint, if you want to use it, into chiffonade .
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute.
  • Add the morel mushrooms and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring, until the morels release their liquid, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat.
  • Add the wine and stir until it is completely absorbed and evaporated.
  • Add 1 cup of the hot broth and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  • Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and letting the liquid absorb between additions.
  • Continue adding broth until the rice is tender but still firm, about 25 minutes. You may not need the last 1/4 cup of broth.
  • When the rice is cooked, add the cream, remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Add salt to taste, if you like.
  • Divide the risotto among 4 wide, shallow bowls and garnish with mint and chives or green onion, if you like.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1383 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MOREL MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE RISOTTO



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Two of my favorite northwoods ingredients come together to make a risotto-like meal! Using a mix of wild rice, brown rice, and morel mushrooms ensures a nice creamy, and 'earthy' flavor. If your morels are particularly large, make sure to chop them into 1/2-inch pieces.

Provided by Kim

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups chicken broth, or as needed
3 cups water, or as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup brown rice
1 cup wild rice
½ pound fresh morel mushrooms, chopped, divided
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and water in a large stockpot. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling; reduce heat to low and keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven until butter melts. Add brown rice; cook and stir constantly until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in wild rice, 1/2 the morel mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in white wine; cook until evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix 1/2 the chicken broth mixture into the rice; stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Pour in remaining chicken broth mixture, remaining morel mushrooms, and thyme. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring every 5 minutes, until wild rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and heavy cream. Cook until butter is melted, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 931.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

RISOTTO WITH MORELS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces dried morels
2 cups hot water
3 1/2 to 4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/3 cup dry white wine
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put the morels in a small bowl, add the water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. Drain the morels, reserving the liquid. Mix the liquid with the stock and place in a saucepan. Keep at a low simmer.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium-low heat until tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring, a few minutes until the rice begins to whiten. Add the wine and the morels. Stir.
  • Gradually add the simmering stock, about half a cup at a time, stirring constantly. Add additional stock as each ladleful becomes absorbed into the rice. Continue adding the stock until the rice has swelled and is al dente. Continue to cook, stirring, another minute or so. The rice should be just tender and moistened with a thickened sauce.
  • Serve dusted with Parmesan cheese.

MICHIGAN MOREL MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Categories     Mushroom     Rice     Side     Vegetarian

Yield 8, but 4 people will gladly have seconds!

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Arborio Risotto rice, uncooked
2 cups fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned
1/2 cup finely minced green pepper
1/4 cup finely minced shallots
1 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped fine
2 Tablespoons salted butter
2 Tablespoons Bertolli Olive Virgin Olive oil
4 Cups Chicken broth or stock
3 Cups reserved mushroom water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 Cup Philadelphia Brand cream cheese

Steps:

  • Place Mushrooms in a large bowl of salted water to clean off sand or dirt. Let stand for 20 minutes. Remove mushrooms carefully and place in a second bowl of 4 Cups lukewarm water for 20 minutes, "gently" agitating mushrooms to get rid of any excess dirt or sand. Remove mushrooms from water, reserving the water for later. Cut mushrooms into large pieces, then set aside. If anything feels sandy, just rinse gently under running water to remove. Next, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter in a large frying pan. Saute 1/2 cup green pepper and 1/4 cup shallots until green pepper is softened and shallots are translucent. Add 2 cups risotto and stir for about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 Cup chicken broth/stock and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid is almost absorbed. Repeat this process with remaining chicken broth/stock. After last cup of chicken stock/broth has been absorbed, carefully remove 1 cup of mushroom water from reserved 3 cups, trying not to disturb sediment on bottom of bowl. Add this cup and the 2 cups chopped mushrooms, and the reserved sauteed green pepper and shallots and fresh dill to the risotto. Stir until liquid is absorbed. Repeat the stirring/cooking process as with the chicken broth/stock, using the last 1-2 Cups of mushroom water until risotto is creamy and al dente. When Risotto is finished, stir in 1/4 cup cream cheese, salt, pepper and last tablespoon of butter. Serve immediately, garnished with a sprig of fresh dill.

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-ounce dried morel mushrooms
1/2 pound fresh porcini or cremini mushrooms
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup chopped shallots (3 shallots)
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Place the dried morels in a bowl and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Set aside for 30 minutes. Scoop the morels from the water with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid. You should have 2 cups; if not, add water to make 2 cups. Drain the morels and rinse once more. If some of the mushrooms are large, cut into 2 or 3 pieces. Pour the mushroom liquid through a coffee filter or paper towel, discarding the gritty solids. Set the mushrooms and the liquid aside separately.
  • Meanwhile, remove and discard the stems of the porcini and rub any dirt off the caps with a damp paper towel. Dont rinse them! Slice thickly and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the chicken stock with the 2 cups of reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the morels and porcini and saute for another 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of the chicken stock mixture to the rice plus the saffron, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer over low heat until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock mixture, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry before adding more of the stock mixture. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 25 to 30 minutes total. When done, the risotto should be thick and creamy and not at all dry. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve hot in bowls with extra cheese.

MICHIGAN MOREL MUSHROOM RISOTTO



MICHIGAN MOREL MUSHROOM RISOTTO image

Categories     Mushroom     Rice     Side     Vegetarian

Yield 8, but 4 people will jump for seconds!

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Arborio Risotto rice, uncooked
2 cups fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned
1/2 cup finely minced green pepper
1/4 cup finely minced shallots
1 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped fine
2 Tablespoons salted butter
2 Tablespoons Bertolli Olive Virgin Olive oil
4 Cups Chicken broth or stock
3 Cups reserved mushroom water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 Cup Philadelphia Brand cream cheese

Steps:

  • Place Mushrooms in a large bowl of salted water to clean off sand or dirt. Let stand for 20 minutes. Remove mushrooms carefully and place in a second bowl of 4 Cups lukewarm water for 20 minutes, "gently" agitating mushrooms to get rid of any excess dirt or sand. Remove mushrooms from water, reserving the water for later. Cut mushrooms into large pieces, then set aside. If anything feels sandy, just rinse gently under running water to remove. Next, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter in a large frying pan. Saute 1/2 cup green pepper and 1/4 cup shallots until green pepper is softened and shallots are translucent. Add 2 cups risotto and stir for about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 Cup chicken broth/stock and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid is almost absorbed. Repeat this process with remaining chicken broth/stock. After last cup of chicken stock/broth has been absorbed, carefully remove 1 cup of mushroom water from reserved 3 cups, trying not to disturb sediment on bottom of bowl. Add this cup and the 2 cups chopped mushrooms, and the reserved sauteed green pepper and shallots and fresh dill to the risotto. Stir until liquid is absorbed. Repeat the stirring/cooking process as with the chicken broth/stock, using the last 1-2 Cups of mushroom water until risotto is creamy and al dente. When Risotto is finished, stir in 1/4 cup cream cheese, salt, pepper and last tablespoon of butter. Serve immediately, garnished with a sprig of fresh dill.

Tips:

  • To clean morel mushrooms, use a damp paper towel or a soft brush to gently wipe away any dirt or debris. Do not wash them with water, as this can make them soggy.
  • If you can't find fresh morel mushrooms, you can use dried morels. To reconstitute them, place them in a bowl of warm water for 20 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable. Drain them well before using.
  • Arborio rice is a short-grain rice that is used in risotto because it absorbs a lot of liquid and becomes creamy when cooked.
  • To make sure the risotto is cooked properly, stir it frequently and add the broth or water gradually. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Risotto is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It can also be made with a variety of different ingredients, such as vegetables, seafood, or meat.

Conclusion:

Morel mushroom risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be customized to your liking. With its earthy flavor and creamy texture, morel mushroom risotto is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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