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Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress

Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress

By Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

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There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.

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Recipes

Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress

Course

Main

Cuisine

Italian

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Total Time

50 min

Instructions
  1. 1

    Add white wine, cook for a few seconds and then add the stock.

  2. 2

    Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the shallot and cook until soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    Add grano and garlic and cook a few minutes longer to bring out the grains nutty flavour.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, adding small amounts of water if needed.

  5. 5

    Five minutes before the grano is cooked, add the watercress, mushrooms, 2 tablespoons butter and most of the parmesan.

  6. 6

    Garnish with parmesan shavings and serve.

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