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Tart Apple Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mysterix / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago This decadent risotto blends the tart flavors of Granny Smith apples and lemon with creamy arborio rice. Perfect side for a family, or romantic main for two. Prep:10m Cook:25m Servings:4	Mysterix
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Ingredients

2-3 cups chicken stock

1 tbsp margarine

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

2 tsp garlic, minced

1/3 cup celery, chopped

1/2 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1 cup arborio rice

1 lemon, juiced

1 fl oz white wine vinegar (or wine itself)

1/2 cup mild white cheddar, shredded

1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

salt

thyme

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring 2-3 cups chicken stock to a boil. Maintain this low boil while cooking the entire dish.

In a larger pot, add 1/2 tbsp margarine and 1 tbsp olive oil. Bring to a medium heat and add chopped onion, celery, mushrooms, and apple, and minced garlic, stirring well to prevent browning.

Note: If using canned mushrooms, wait to add until half-way through the broth process in step 6.

Add arborio rice to the pot and stir until well coated and somewhat translucent, dropping the heat to medium-low.

Squeeze in lemon juice and add a few splashes of vinegar, continuing to stir until both are absorbed into the rice. Toss in a pinch of salt.

Begin adding boiling stock to the pot, one cup at a time, slowly and firmly stirring the rice mixture, working the starches from the rice. Only add additional stock once the previous ladle-full has been absorbed. (15-30 minutes)

Once rice has reached a texture slightly softer than "al dente," and the appearance has become thick and creamy, remove pot from heat.

Stir in cheeses and remaining 1/2 tbsp of margarine, then cover and let rest for about 2 minutes.

Serve garnished with a dash of thyme, and always with a crisp salad to help cut the richness.

Nutrition (as a side dish for 4): 301 Cals; 3.7g Fat; 13mg Cholesterol; 567mg Sodium; 43.4g Carbs; 1.6g Dietary Fiber; 8.8g Protein; 6% Vitamin A; 15% Calcium; 11% Vitamin C; 13% Iron

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