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Mushroom-Taleggio Risotto

Creamy Mushroom-Taleggio Risotto for Cozy Comfort Moments

Enjoy the rich, creamy Mushroom-Taleggio Risotto, a perfect balance of comfort and gourmet, ideal for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Risotto Base
  • 1 cup Dried Porcini Mushrooms soaked and chopped
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 1 Leek sliced
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For Cooking Liquid
  • 4 cups Boiling Water for soaking porcini
  • 4 cups Warm Water or Vegetable Stock
For Flavor and Creaminess
  • 8 oz Taleggio Cheese melted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese for finishing
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Pea Tendrils optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in boiling water for about 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the mushrooms, chop them finely, and reserve the soaking liquid.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add cremini mushrooms and sauté for 16-20 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped porcini mushrooms and sliced leeks, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add Arborio rice to the pot, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour in reserved porcini soaking liquid, simmer until almost fully absorbed.
  7. Continue adding warm vegetable stock or water one ladle at a time for about 20-25 minutes.
  8. Once creamy, stir in Taleggio and Parmesan cheese, and add parsley and lemon juice.
  9. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Spoon risotto into bowls and garnish with sweet pea tendrils.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Mushroom-Taleggio Risotto is about layering flavors that comfort the soul!

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