Truffle and Mushroom Risotto
Creamy, luxurious risotto made with Arborio rice, sautéed mushrooms, and finished with truffle oil for an elegant yet comforting dish. Perfect as a vegetarian main or a fancy side.
Ingredients
For the Risotto:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6-8 cups vegetable stock, kept warm
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Black truffle oil, for drizzling
- Lemon, for finishing
For the Mushrooms (topping or stirring in):
- 12 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms or gourmet mushroom mix
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Italian flat-leaf parsley
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
Prepare the Mushrooms
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until liquid evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown.
- Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Prepare the Risotto
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, coating each grain with oil.
- Pour in the wine, stirring until absorbed.
- Add warm stock, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and allowing it to absorb before adding more. Continue for about 20 minutes, until rice is creamy but still al dente.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter and Parmesan (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let rest 2 minutes.
Serve
- Spoon risotto onto plates.
- Top with sautéed mushrooms (or stir them into the risotto).
- Drizzle with truffle oil and a squeeze of lemon.
- Garnish with parsley and thyme if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1529mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1004IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 5mg
