Mushroom and Leek Risotto Recipe

Ingredients

  • brown cap mushrooms - 175g

  • leeks - 175g, trimmed

  • arborio rice - 275g

  • garlic - 2 cloves, crushed

  • large onion - 1, chopped

  • vegetable stock - 650ml

  • grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

  • mixed fresh chives and flat leaf parsley - 2 tbsp, chopped

  • Parmesan cheese - 30g, grated

  • olive oil - 1 tbsp

  • butter - 4 tbsp

  • ground black pepper and salt

  • lemon wedges and sprigs of flat leaf parsley - to garnish

Method

  • Wash and slice the leek in lengthways and chopped. Wipe the mushrooms with kitchen paper and chop.

  • Heat oil in pan and stir the garlic, add the mushrooms, leek and plenty of seasoning. Cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes until softened and browned. Remove pan and set aside.

  • Add 1 tbsp butter into a pan and cook the onion over medium heat. Stir in the rice and cook for few minutes.

  • Add a ladleful of stock into the rice, cook and stirring occasionally until all liquid is absorbed.

  • Stir in more liquid when it has been absorbed, until the risotto turn thick and creamy and the rice are tender but not sticky. It should took you 25-30 minutes for this process.

  • Before serving, stir in the mushroom, leek, half of the herbs and Parmesan, remaining butter, grated lemon rind and 2 tbsp of the juice. Adjust seasoning and serve, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and herbs. Serve with lemon wedges and sprigs of flat leaf parsley. Serves 2-3.

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