
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
with Peas and Carrots



INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups organic vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 4 cups sliced mushrooms (button, shiitake, baby bella)
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 1/2 cups frozen organic peas & shoestring carrots
- 1/2 cup organic half & half
- 1/2 cup Culinary Circle Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped organic fresh thyme
DIRECTIONS
Add chicken broth to a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onions and garlic to pan; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté 2-3 minutes or until onions are softened. Add mushrooms and continue sautéing until no liquid remains (about 5 minutes). Add rice; sauté 2-3 minutes.
Add peas & carrots and 1 cup of warm broth; reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring frequently until liquid is absorbed. Continue process adding ½ cup broth at a time until all liquid is absorbed; add half & half with last additional of broth.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese and thyme; salt and pepper to taste.