A Quick Risotto with Veal, Chestnuts, and Mushrooms

Name: A Quick Risotto with Veal, Chestnuts, and Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons light olive oil; 1 small shallot, minced; 3 smallish cremini mushrooms, chopped; 3 or 4 chestnuts, chopped; A splash of white wine; 1/23/4 cup leftover braised veal, cut in small chunks; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2/3 cup chicken broth or water, plus more if needed; 1/3 cup short-grain rice, such as Arborio; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a small, heavy pot, and saute the shallot and mushrooms for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
2
Add the chestnuts,and saute another minute; then splash in the wine and cook down a little.
3
Add the meat, and salt and pepper to taste, and then pour in the broth.
4
When it comes to a boil, stir in the rice, turn the heat down to a lively simmer, cover, and cook for about 17 minutes.
5
Check and taste.
6
If the rice is just tender and creamy, it is done; if not, add a little more broth and cook another 12 minutes.
7
Turn off the heat, and stir in the cheese.
8
Dish up into a warm soup plate.
9
This is a recipe to play with and vary according to what cooked meat, poultry, or seafood you may have left over and what vegetables you have on hand.

192

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons light olive oil, 1 small shallot, minced, 3 smallish cremini mushrooms, chopped, 3 or 4 chestnuts, chopped, and more.

Yes, A Quick Risotto with Veal, Chestnuts, and Mushrooms falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!