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Spinach and Mushroom Risotto
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 2 people
Author: Becca // The Simply Veg
Ingredients
For the Risotto
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup short-grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan plus extra for serving!
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste
For the Mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary minced
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. . Start by melting the butter with the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat

  2. . Add your rice to the butter and toast gently for a few minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning

  3. . Add your white wine to the rice - it will sizzle and absorb into the rice almost immediately! 

  4. . Once the wine is fully absorbed, start adding your vegetable broth to the rice 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly.

  5. . Once the 1/2 cup broth is almost fully absorbed by the rice, add another 1/2 cup while continuing to stir. 

  6. . Continue this process until the rice is nice and creamy, and not absorbing the liquid anymore. It should be a nice, creamy consistency, and usually takes about 3 1/2 cups of broth total. Add more (or less!) if needed. 

  7. . Meanwhile, melt the butter with the garlic for the mushrooms in a separate pan over medium heat.

  8. . Add the mushrooms and toss to coat in the butter, then let cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to brown.

  9. . Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, then add the wine to the pan with the mushrooms. The wine will sizzle and absorb into the mushrooms almost immediately. 

  10. . Add the fresh rosemary to the mushrooms, and let cook for 1-2 more minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.  

  11. . Back to the risotto - season the rice with salt and pepper, and stir in the fresh spinach and parmesan until the spinach is wilted. 

  12. . Serve the risotto in a pasta bowl topped with the mushrooms and extra parmesan. Don't forget the wine!