Spinach Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Name: Spinach Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: ½ tablespoon butter; ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ¾ cup arborio rice; 2 cups spinach, chopped (about 1 bunch, reserve stems); 2 tablespoons dried porcini mushrooms, well rinsed; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (reserve stems); 2 lemons; 3 garlic cloves, sliced (reserve paper and ends); ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 cups water

Servings: persons

½ tablespoon butter
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup arborio rice
2 cups spinach, chopped (about 1 bunch, reserve stems)
2 tablespoons dried porcini mushrooms, well rinsed
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (reserve stems)
2 lemons
3 garlic cloves, sliced (reserve paper and ends)
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups water

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["In a small pot, combine water, spinach stems, porcini mushrooms, cremini mushroom stems, garlic trimmings and zest from one lemon.", "Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.", "This will be your ""stock"" for the risotto, enhancing the mushroom and spinach flavors.", "In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.", "Saute mushrooms and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.", "Add rice, nutmeg, salt, pepper and garlic powder, saute until the rice is translucent around the edges - about 1 minute.", "Stir in the juice of 1 lemon; let cook until absorbed.", "Add 1/2 of the mushroom/spinach stock; let cook until absorbed.", "Add 1 cup of the chopped spinach leaves.", "Stir 1/2 cup of stock into the pot at a time, stirring until completely absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup.", "When the rice is almost cooked through (with the last addition of stock), add the juice from the second lemon, stirring until completely absorbed.", "Remove from heat, stir in remaining spinach and the Swiss cheese.", "Cover, let rest for 5 minutes.", "Uncover and serve."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ tablespoon butter, ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ¾ cup arborio rice, 2 cups spinach, chopped (about 1 bunch, reserve stems), and more.

Yes, Spinach Mushroom Risotto falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Mushroom Risotto

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