Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice (300 g)
- ½ cup dry white wine (125 ml)
- 5 cups vegetable broth, heated (1,25 L)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 200 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed and sliced
- 100 g blue cheese (I like Roquefort, but Gorgonzola is also a nice choice)
- 20 g freshly grated parmesan
- a few generous handfuls of baby spinach
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large non-stick pot (or wok) heat the olive oil over medium to medium-high heat, add the shallots, garlic and thyme. Cook until shallots softened, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the rice and continue to cook, stirring to combine, for about 1-2 minutes. Add the white wine and cook until the white wine is absorbed. Then add the broth one ladle full or cup at a time, stirring often, until it is absorbed each time before adding the next cup.
- Meanwhile, add one tablespoon of butter to a large heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium-high heat. When melted, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the rice until it is al dente and then stir in the spinach and mushrooms. Finally crumble in the blue cheese and add the parmesan, stir through to melt.
- Taste and if desired add the lemon juice (this is completely optional and a matter of personal taste). Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately and garnish with a little extra blue cheese crumbled over the top and enjoy!
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Notes
- I use fresh shiitake mushrooms for this risotto with blue cheese recipe. But you could also use cremini mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, or a mix of your favorite.
- This recipe also works well for two, as the leftovers taste great. Just heat up in a skillet for a quick and tasty lunch.
