Description
Indulge in a romantic evening with this creamy Valentine’s Day Mushroom Risotto for Two. This enchanting dish features rich flavors from fresh mushrooms and herbs, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for date nights or special occasions, this risotto is both simple to prepare and elegantly gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups mixed fresh mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, warmed
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the mushrooms.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add Arborio rice, stirring until coated with oil (2 minutes).
- Gradually pour in warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed (about 18-20 minutes).
- Once creamy and al dente, stir in Parmesan cheese, butter, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg