Riso con Porcini

Riso con Porcini is a delightful Paleo Italian dish featuring fragrant arborio rice cooked with earthy porcini mushrooms, delivering a rich and savory flavor. This comforting meal is both satisfying and nourishing, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Arborio rice - 150 grams
• Dried porcini mushrooms - 30 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Shallot - 1, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in warm water for about 15 minutes, then drain and chop them, reserving the soaking liquid.
2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the arborio rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the grains with oil. Toast the rice for 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and the reserved mushroom soaking liquid, then bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in the chopped porcini mushrooms, and cook for about 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is creamy and al dente.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
7. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from porcini mushrooms, which may help reduce inflammation.
• High in fiber due to the rice and mushrooms, aiding in digestion.

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