Is there anything better than an easy mushroom risotto? Perfect as a starter or main, the luxurious and creamy dish is a winner.
This is my healthier, slimming friendly mushroom risotto recipe, that you can whip up in approx 30 minutes.
Scroll down for the full recipe and instructions!
Risotto may seem intimidating to make if you have never tried before, but this recipe is absolutely fool proof!
My Tips for the best Risotto
1. Use hot stock
This slows down the cooking process. Adding warm stock ensures it stays hot and everything cooks evenly.
2. Stir, but not too much
You don't want the rice to stick to the bottom of the pan, but too much stirring can add air into the risotto and make it gloopy.
3. Make sure you use Arborio rice
This may seem obvious, but the deliciously creamy texture of a good risotto depends on using the right kind of rice. Arborio is the most commonly used rice for risotto.
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Simple Slimming Friendly Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Extra Easy Syn Value: Syn Free
Healthy Extras: None
Healthy Extras: None
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You will need:
1 onion finely chopped
1/2 litre of hot chicken stock (Can be made up from a cube)
135g of Arborio Rice
100g of mushrooms (I used baby mushrooms)
1 clove of garlic (crushed)
1 clove of garlic (crushed)
pinch dried thyme
salt and black pepper
Optional: 1 tablespoon fat-free fromage frais
Optional: Crispy bacon to serve
Optional: 1 tablespoon fat-free fromage frais
Optional: Crispy bacon to serve
Method:
Place the stock in a small saucepan with the thyme. Add to a low heat.
Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray. Add the onion, garlic and mushrooms and cook until softened and golden.
Add a little of the stock if needed to prevent from sticking.
Season with a pinch of black pepper.
Add the Arborio rice and mix thoroughly with the onion, garlic and mushrooms.
Add 1 ladle of stock and stir it. Stir it often, but feel free to give your arms (and the rice) a break if you need to.
As the stock reduces, add another ladle of stock, and repeat the process until all of the stock has been used and the rice is cooked through.
Stir through the fat-free fromage frais to add extra creaminess.
Notes
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