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Mushroom risotto
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 107 kcal —
- Protein 3.2 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
- Fat 3.8 g 5%
- Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 0.3 g —
- Sodium 169 mg 7%
- Cholesterol 5.3 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 20.7 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0.4 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.35 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.3 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 6%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 9.6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.11 µg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 56.9 mg 4%
- Iron 0.32 mg 2%
- Magnesium 10.9 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 68.5 mg 5%
- Potassium 93.7 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.55 mg 5%
- Copper 0.15 mg 17%
- Manganese 0.19 mg 8%
- Selenium 5.7 µg 10%
- Iodine 3.5 µg 2%
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- Porcini risottowhite wine151 kcal / 100 g
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- Chicken and vegetable risotto140 kcal / 100 g
- Avocado and pesto risotto182 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable risotto76 kcal / 100 g
- Beetroot and chèvre risottowhite wine152 kcal / 100 g
- Mushroom quinoa risottowhite wine166 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mushroom risotto
How do you make mushroom risotto creamy without adding cream?
Use Arborio or Carnaroli rice, toast it briefly in butter or oil, then add warm stock a ladle at a time, stirring often. After about 18–20 minutes, take it off the heat and stir in butter and grated Parmesan; the rice’s released starch makes it creamy.
Should you cook the mushrooms before adding them to risotto?
Yes. Fry sliced mushrooms in a hot pan until browned and their released liquid has evaporated, then fold most of them into the risotto near the end. This gives them a deeper flavour and stops them watering down the rice.
Which mushrooms work best in mushroom risotto?
Chestnut or button mushrooms are easy to find and hold their shape; porcini add a stronger, savoury flavour. You can soak dried porcini, strain the soaking liquid carefully and use some of it in the stock.
Can you make mushroom risotto without wine?
Yes. Leave it out and use a little extra stock; a small squeeze of lemon at the end can add brightness. If you do use wine, let it bubble away after adding it, before you start adding stock.
What can you serve with mushroom risotto?
A sharply dressed green salad or steamed greens balance its buttery texture. Finish the risotto with Parmesan, black pepper and parsley; truffle oil is potent, so use just a few drops.
Can you freeze mushroom risotto?
You can, though the rice may be softer after thawing. Cool it promptly, freeze in portions, then thaw in the fridge and reheat in a pan with a splash of stock until steaming hot throughout.
How should you store leftover mushroom risotto?
Cool it quickly and refrigerate it within 1–2 hours, in a covered container; eat it within 24 hours. Reheat it only once, until steaming hot throughout, adding a splash of stock if it has thickened.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 31455 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
