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# Mushroom and Leek Risotto: A Delectable Creamy Italian Dish

Indulge in the culinary delight of mushroom and leek risotto, a classic Italian dish that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms and leeks with the creamy richness of Arborio rice. This delectable dish is perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special occasion, and its versatility allows for personal touches to suit your taste preferences. Our collection of mushroom and leek risotto recipes offers a range of options, from traditional to contemporary, ensuring that every palate is satisfied. Dive into the world of risotto and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds.

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HOW TO COOK A PERFECT RISOTTO RECIPE BY TASTY



How To Cook A Perfect Risotto Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: low-sodium chicken stock, olive oil, shallot, shiitake mushroom, unsalted butter, garlic, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, arborio rice, white wine, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups low-sodium chicken stock, or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 lb shiitake mushroom, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups arborio rice
½ cup white wine
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
¼ cup fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the stock to a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the stock is boiling, reduce the heat to low or remove the pan from the heat and keep nearby.
  • Heat the olive oil in a wide, tall pot over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent.
  • Add the shiitake mushrooms and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have cooked down.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, stir, and cook for 1 minute, until the butter has melted and the garlic is aromatic.
  • Add the rice and stir until fully coated in the mushroom mixture. Let the rice toast for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the white wine and cook until the wine has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1 cup (240 ml) of the hot stock and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the stock is fully absorbed.
  • Continue to add the stock, ½ cup (120 ml) at a time, stirring continuously, until the broth is fully absorbed, for 15-20 minutes. Depending on how fast the rice cooks, there may be leftover stock.
  • Once the rice is al dente, remove from the heat. Add the Parmesan and stir to combine.
  • Top with parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

MUSHROOM AND LEEK RISOTTO RECIPE BY TASTY



Mushroom And Leek Risotto Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, large leek, mixed mushroom, garlic, Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine, arborio rice, vegetable stock, fresh thyme, kosher salt, freshly grated parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Holland House

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1 lb mixed mushroom, cleaned, stemmed, and sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine
1 cup arborio rice
2 ½ cups vegetable stock
2 sprigs fresh thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Turn on the Crock-Pot® Express, select Brown/Sauté mode and high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot. When the butter has melted, add the leek, mushrooms, and garlic, and sauté, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are browned and most of the liquid is evaporated.
  • Stir in the Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine and cook until the wine is reduced to only a few tablespoons, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the arborio rice and toast for 1 minute, then press Stop on the Crock-Pot® Express to turn off the heat.
  • Mix in the vegetable stock, thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Place the lid on the Crock-Pot® Express, lock into place, and turn the vent to the seal position.
  • Press the Rice/Grains button, and then Start. It will set the cook timer to 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, let the Crock-Pot® Express release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the steam valve and open the lid. The risotto should be creamy and slightly al dente. Remove the thyme sprigs.
  • Stir the Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams

RISOTTO WITH LEEKS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, AND TRUFFLES



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How to Make Risotto With Shiitake Mushrooms and Leeks and Truffles

Provided by Gabriel Rucker

Yield Makes 6-8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Leeks:
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved, thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup whipping cream
Mushrooms:
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 tablespoon white truffle oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Risotto:
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
5 cups (or more) hot vegetable broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons shaved or chopped black truffle (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For leeks:
  • Bring leeks and cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until leeks are tender and cream is thick, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.
  • For mushrooms:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss all ingredients on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until mushrooms are tender and light brown around edges, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For risotto:
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and stir until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup hot broth. Simmer until broth is almost absorbed, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add more broth, 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes longer. Stir in leek mixture, mushroom mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cheese, and truffle. Transfer to large bowl, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

LEEK, MUSHROOM AND LEMON RISOTTO



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From Vegetarian: The Best-Ever Recipe Collection. I have substituted myzithra and pecorino romano for the parmesan, depending on my menu.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup leek
1 cup cremini mushroom
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 3/4 cups arborio rice
5 cups fresh vegetable stock or 5 cups fresh chicken stock
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
lemon wedge
fresh Italian parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash the leeks well and slice. Wipe the mushrooms and slice.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saute pan. Add the leeks and mushrooms, cooking over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan and saute the onion over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the arborio rice and cook for 1 minute. Add one cupful of fresh stock to the pan and cook gently, stirring occasionally; until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Continue stirring in one cupful of stock at a time, until each cupful is absorbed. This should take about 25 minutes. The risotto should by the end turn thick and creamy; the rice tender but not sticky.
  • Just before serving, stir in the leeks and mushrooms, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice and zest, half of the cheese, and the fresh herbs.
  • Adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, garnish with herb sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.6, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 366.3, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.6

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the risotto will be. Look for fresh, firm mushrooms and leeks, and use a good quality broth.
  • Cook the rice properly: The key to a good risotto is cooking the rice properly. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Don't overcook it, or it will become mushy.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is an important part of the risotto, so use a good quality one. You can use chicken, vegetable, or mushroom broth, depending on your preference.
  • Add the cheese gradually: When you add the cheese to the risotto, do it gradually and stir constantly. This will help prevent the cheese from clumping together.
  • Serve the risotto immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to keep it warm, you can place it in a low oven or on a warm burner.

Conclusion:

Mushroom and leek risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made with a variety of other vegetables. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, mushroom and leek risotto is sure to please everyone at the table.

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