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Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto





Yields
MAKES: 6 servings

This hearty mushroom risotto makes for a satisfying meatless main dish. 

Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto




James Carrier
 4 ounces bacon, diced
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 onion (8 oz.) peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
 1 bunch (10 to 12 oz.) red chard
 2 cups arborio (short-grain white) rice
 1 cup dry white wine
  About 6 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
 2 tablespoons butter
  Roasted chanterelle mushrooms (see notes)
Step 1
1

In a 12-inch frying pan with 2-inch-tall sides or a 5-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir bacon until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but about 1/2 tablespoon bacon fat from pan.

Step 2
2

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and stir frequently until onion is very soft and browned, 20 to 25 minutes (if onion starts to scorch, reduce heat further and stir in 2 tablespoons water).

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, rinse chard. Trim and discard stem ends. Thinly slice stems crosswise and coarsely chop leaves. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add chard and cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are tender-crisp to bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, place in a large bowl of ice water until cool, and drain again.

Step 4
4

Add rice to onions and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add wine and stir over medium heat until absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 6 cups broth, a cup at a time, stirring after each addition until almost absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes total (rice should be tender to bite).

Step 5
5

Stir in cheese, butter, bacon, chard, and roasted mushrooms. If risotto is thicker than desired, stir in a little more broth. Spoon risotto into wide, shallow bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 457Calories from Fat 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 577mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Dietary Fiber 5.8g24%
Protein 18g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.