Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice (300 g)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (950 ml)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (e.g., cremini or button) (100 g)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (70 g)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (120 ml)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (50 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat vegetable broth in a separate pot and keep it warm.
- In the large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent (3-5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add Arborio rice to the pan and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the white wine, stirring until absorbed.
- Ladle in warm vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring often. Wait for the liquid to be mostly absorbed before adding the next cup.
- When the rice is creamy and al dente (about 20 minutes), stir in the spinach.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon risotto onto plates and top with additional parmesan if desired.