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Easy and Delicious Gluten-Free Mushroom Risotto Recipe

by Elyse the Gluten-Free Foodee
Easy and Delicious Gluten-Free Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Looking for an easy, meat-free, and delicious dinner idea that is also impressive? Look no further than this gluten-free mushroom risotto recipe.

This recipe is perfect for a special occasion (like a special Valentine’s Day meal), as the main course, a side dish, or even as an appetizer. When entertaining, this gluten-free mushroom risotto recipe is always a crowd-pleaser. Also, if you have leftovers, it reheats really well too.

👍 You can make this dish dairy-free/vegan by using plant-based butter and cheese or you can omit the cheese.

Easy and Delicious Gluten-Free Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Ingredients 

  • 500g mushrooms chopped
  • 1/4 c oil  
  • 1/4 c butter, divided (2 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  •   Shallot, chopped
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 6 cups gluten-free chicken stock (you can use vegetarian chicken stock or vegetable stock), heated to a simmer
  • 1/2 c Reggiano cheese 
  • 4 tbs butter 
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

  • Using a damp paper towel, wipe the mushrooms to remove any dirt.
  • Remove the stems from the cleaned mushrooms.
  • Chop the mushroom into pieces and set them aside.
  • Next, chop onions and set them aside.
  • Chop shallots and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt 1/2 oil and butter.
  • In 2 tbsp. of butter, sauté mushrooms until soft. Set aside.
  • Add onions and shallots until translucent.
  • Add rice and stir so all the grains are all coated.
  • Sauté on low heat for another minute, being careful not to brown the rice.
  • In a second pot heat stock. Don’t boil it – should just be warm. 
Tip: You can heat 1-2 cups of stock at a time in the microwave
  • Add a ladle of hot stock, allowing the rice to absorb each ladle, before adding the next ladle.
  • To the rice mixture, add the mushrooms and as much black pepper as desired, prior to adding the last 2 ladles of stock are added. The grains should be tender but firm to the bite, without being crunchy.
  • Add Parmigiana cheese and the remaining butter.
  • Stir gently, until both are melted.
  • Add 1 cup of stock to the rice mixture, and stir well.
  • Serve immediately. 
Tip: Do not leave the pot as the risotto cooks, and keep stirring it, so the risotto doesn’t stick.
Tip: When making this gluten-free mushroom risotto recipe you can use any variety of mushrooms you have on hand including button, portabello, or cremini mushrooms. 

Easy and Delicious Gluten-Free Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Delicious Gluten-Free Mushroom Risotto Recipe

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

      • 500g mushrooms chopped
      • 1/4 c oil
      • 1/4 c butter, divided (2 tablespoons)
      • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
      • 1 medium onion, chopped
      •   Shallot, chopped
      • 1 cup Arborio Rice
      • 6 cups gluten-free chicken stock (you can use vegetarian chicken stock or vegetable stock), heated to a simmer
      • 1/2 c Reggiano cheese
      • 4 tbs butter
      • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

 

INSTRUCTIONS/NOTES/TIPS

  • Using a damp paper towel, wipe the mushrooms to remove any dirt
  • Remove the stems from the cleaned mushrooms
  • Chop the mushroom into pieces and set them aside
  • Next, chop onions and set them aside
  • Chop shallots and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt 1/2 oil and butter.
  • In 2 tbsp. of butter, sauté mushrooms until soft. Set aside.
  • Add onions and shallots until translucent
  • Add rice and stir so all the grains are all coated
  • Sauté on low heat for another minute, being careful not to brown the rice
  • In a second pot heat stock. Don’t boil it - should just be warm.
  • Tip: You can heat 1-2 cups of stock at a time in the microwave
  • Add a ladle of hot stock, allowing rice to absorb each ladle, before adding the next ladle.
  • To the rice mixture, add in the mushrooms and as much black pepper as desired, prior to adding the last 2 ladles of stock. The grains should be tender but firm to the bite, without being crunchy.
  • Add Parmigiana cheese and remaining butter.
  • Stir gently, until both are melted.
  • Add 1 cup of stock to the rice mixture, stir well.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Tip: Do not leave the pot as the risotto cooks, and keep stirring it, so the risotto doesn’t stick.
  • Tip: When making this gluten-free mushroom risotto recipe you can use any variety of mushrooms you have on hand including button, Portobello, or cremini mushrooms. 
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