Creamy Low-Fat Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Name: Creamy Low-Fat Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium fat-free chicken broth, or vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup Arborio rice; 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, or Italian seasoning; 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced; 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup dry white wine, room temperature; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

A low-fat, creamy mushroom risotto features Arborio rice with cremini and shiitake mushrooms, offering a satisfying, butter-free meal.

⭐ 4.2 (36 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

Heat broth in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat to a low simmer; cover to keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, then sauté onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Add rice and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in dried herbs and mushrooms, then sauté the mixture for 5-8 minutes until mushrooms release their juices.
Add white wine and stir until mostly absorbed.
Gradually add 2 cups of hot broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring continuously and waiting for each addition to be absorbed.
Stir in spinach, then add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of broth.
Continue stirring until all liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 151 kcal

Carbohydrate: 23 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 162 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 3 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g