Description

This versatile, delicious dish can be served as a side or as a main dish. Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth/stock, if desired.

Ingredients

• 6 c. chicken or vegetable broth/stock
• 3 T. olive oil, divided
• 2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 2 medium shallots, minced (or 1/2 c. minced white onion)
• 1 1/2 c. arborio rice
• 4 T. butter
• 1/3 c. good quality Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps

1. Wipe off mushrooms with wet paper towels. Discard stem ends.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat broth/stock to a simmer.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 T. olive oil over high heat; add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper; saute until browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove mushrooms from skillet; set aside.