Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the white wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the arborio rice and stir to coat with the oil, about 1 minute.
6. Add the vegetable broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring often until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Risotto is an Italian dish made from arborio rice and cooked in broth.
• The key to a good risotto is to add the broth a bit at a time, stirring often.
• Mushrooms are a great addition to risotto, as the flavor blends nicely with the rice.