Tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite Mushroom Spinach Risotto, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This delectable dish features a creamy and flavorful risotto base, generously adorned with earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach, creating a harmonious blend of textures and colors. Each bite offers a burst of umami richness from the mushrooms, complemented by the delicate sweetness of the spinach and the creamy texture of the arborio rice. Indulge in this culinary masterpiece, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, and let the flavors dance on your palate. Additionally, explore our diverse collection of risotto recipes, ranging from classic to innovative, each offering a unique culinary journey. From the timeless allure of a traditional Italian risotto to the bold and adventurous flavors of a seafood risotto, our recipes cater to every palate and preference.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MUSHROOM & SPINACH RISOTTO
I had never tried mushroom spinach risotto until a trip to Paris a few years ago. Since then, I worked hard to create a recipe that tasted similar, and I think I finally succeeded with this version. It is very rich and indulgent! I often add cubed cooked chicken to make this a more satisfying and protein-packed main dish. —Sandi Ogden, Clinton, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add cream; cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened., In a large saucepan, saute rice in oil for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Stir in 1/2 cup hot broth. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed., Continue adding hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time, and stirring until all the broth has been absorbed and rice is tender but firm. Add the mushroom mixture, spinach, pepper, salt and grated Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
KETO CREAMY SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND TOMATO RISOTTO
Very tasty and creamy. Cauliflower rice risotto, with spinach, mushrooms, and button tomatoes makes this dish a wholesome keto-friendly meal. I topped mine with 3 ounces of broiled salmon.
Provided by Sissy Ann
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil, followed by mushrooms, spinach, and garlic. Simmer just until mushrooms get soft, spinach is wilted, and garlic is fragrant, making sure not to burn, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in cauliflower rice and cook until a rice-like consistency is reached, 5 to 7 minutes more. Pour in heavy cream, paprika, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 5 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes until just softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 163.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CREAMY SPINACH & MUSHROOM RISOTTO
This creamy and savory risotto can go with almost any dish. Start with Zatarain's Yellow Rice and add mushroom, spinach, onion, heavy cream and Monterey Jack cheese for a side that will get as much attention as the main dish.
Provided by Zatarain's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Zatarain's®
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
- Stir in water and Rice Mix. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1101.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
ROASTED CORN, WILD MUSHROOM AND SPINACH RISOTTO
Categories Food Processor Mushroom Rice Side Roast Sauté Parmesan Corn Spinach White Wine Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place corn on baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast corn until tender and brown in spots, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Remove corn from oven. Toss mushrooms with chopped thyme and 1 tablespoon oil on large baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast mushrooms until tender and beginning to turn golden, stirring once, about 15 minutes.
- Cut corn kernels off cobs. Reserve 1/2 cup corn in small bowl. Combine remaining corn and 1/2 cup chicken stock in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Set corn puree aside.
- Bring 5 1/4 cups chicken stock to simmer in large pot. Reduce heat to low; keep stock hot.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add rice; stir 3 minutes. Add wine; stir until liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup hot stock. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often. Continue adding stock 1/2 cup at a time until rice is tender but still slightly firm in center and mixture is creamy, simmering until stock is absorbed before each addition and stirring often, about 25 minutes.
- Mix corn puree, reserved corn kernerls, half of mushrooms, spinach, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and butter into risotto. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken stock to moisten if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Spoon risotto into soup bowls. Top with remaining mushrooms. Sprinkle with chives. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese separately.
SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND CHICKEN RISOTTO FOR RICE COOKER
Make and share this Spinach, Mushroom, and Chicken Risotto for Rice Cooker recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Todd-Orange County
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add spinach, rice, and liquid to rice cooker bowl and turn to COOK mode.
- While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a saute pan.
- Sauté chicken on all sides, until no longer pink in the center. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
- When cooker switches to KEEP WARM, stir in chicken, mushrooms and cheese.
- Replace lid and let rice steam for another 5 minutes on KEEP WARM setting.
- Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt.
OVEN-BAKED MUSHROOM & BABY SPINACH RISOTTO
This looks so simple! I have to try this one out: "an easy one-pot meal ideal for a busy weeknight". Coutesy of Sanitarium.com.au I've taken the liberty of changing the original chicken flavoured stock cube and water for 5 cups of veggie stock.
Provided by Rhiannon and Matt
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine rice, stock, margarine and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish. Cover dish tightly with lid.
- Bake in a hot oven (200°C) for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir through spinach leaves, Parmesan, chives, salt & pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 204.2, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9
SHRIMP, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO
Make and share this Shrimp, Spinach, and Mushroom Barley Risotto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil over med-high heat.
- Add in shrimp, and cook for about 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
- Drain and plunge shrimp into ice water to stop the cooking process; remove from water; set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over med-high heat.
- Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender.
- Remove mushroom mixture from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
- Add barley to pan, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add wine and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for about 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, allowing liquid to be absorbed after each addition, stirring constantly.
- Stir in cooked shrimp, mushroom mixture, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.6, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 1155.7, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 24.5
BACON AND WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH BABY SPINACH
This is from the latest Cooking Light, I am dying to make it but haven't had a chance yet; want it here so I can get the ingredients after work.
Provided by larchie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat large dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon to pan, cook 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon.
- Add shallots, oil, thyme, and garlic to drippings in pan; cook six minutes or until shallots are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in mushrooms, cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add rice, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in Madeira, cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 1 c stock, cook 4 minutes or until liquid absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining stock, 1/2 c at a time, until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next (25 minutes total).
- Stir in spinach, cook 1 minute.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.
CREAMY SPINACH & MUSHROOM RISOTTO
This creamy and savory risotto can go with almost any dish. Start with Zatarain's Yellow Rice and add mushroom, spinach, onion, heavy cream and Monterey Jack cheese for a side that will get as much attention as the main dish.
Provided by Zatarains
Categories Spinach
Time 40m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
- Stir in water and Rice Mix. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
- Nutrition information (Amount per serving): Calories: 417, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 1075mg, Protein: 9g, Total Fat: 21g, Fiber: 2g, Carbohydrate: 48g.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 149.3, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice are the best choices for risotto as they have a high starch content that helps create a creamy texture.
- Toasting the Rice: Toasting the rice before adding the liquid helps develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a Good Broth: A flavorful broth is essential for a delicious risotto. Use a homemade broth if possible, or a good quality store-bought one.
- Add Liquid Gradually: Add the broth or stock to the rice gradually, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. This helps the rice cook evenly and prevents it from becoming too soupy.
- Stir Constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly helps prevent the rice from sticking to the pan and ensures even cooking.
- Add the Vegetables at the Right Time: Add the vegetables at the appropriate time during the cooking process to ensure they are cooked properly but not overcooked.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or thyme add a burst of flavor to the risotto. Add them just before serving for the best results.
- Finish with Butter and Cheese: Adding a knob of butter and some grated Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking adds richness and creaminess to the risotto.
Conclusion:
Cooking a perfect risotto takes time, patience, and attention to detail. By following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can create a delicious and impressive dish that will surely impress your family and friends. Risotto is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even an appetizer. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and endless variations, risotto is a culinary delight that deserves a place in every home cook's repertoire.
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