Mushroom and Spinach Risotto (Print Version)

A creamy, luxurious Italian dish packed with earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and rich Parmesan—perfect as a main or side.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 225 g cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 4 cups vegetable broth, kept warm
07 - 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, or substitute with broth)
08 - 3 cups baby spinach
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp butter
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for another 5–6 minutes until mushrooms are tender and browned.
03 - Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast the grains.
04 - Pour in the wine (if using) and cook, stirring, until mostly absorbed.
05 - Begin adding warm vegetable broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently. Allow the broth to absorb before adding the next 1/2 cup. Repeat until rice is tender and creamy, about 20 minutes.
06 - When the rice is just about done, stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Makes a complete vegetarian main dish
  • Uses simple ingredients that create impressive flavor
  • Can easily be customized with seasonal vegetables
02 -
  • The stirring technique develops creaminess without needing heavy cream
  • This dish contains approximately 390 calories per serving making it a reasonable main course
  • Leftovers can be transformed into arancini rice balls the next day
03 -
  • Toast your rice properly. This critical step creates the foundation for perfect texture and prevents mushy risotto
  • Use warm broth. Cold liquid will halt the cooking process and result in uneven texture
  • Let the risotto rest for 2 minutes after adding the final ingredients. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully

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