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Buttery Mushroom Risotto
with olive oil ciabatta toast
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
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Vegetarian
- Mediterranean
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
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2 Ciabattas
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Butter
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 6 Chive Sprigs
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1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) ZqwxNNOG
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Calories850
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Carbohydrates85g
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Net Carbs81g
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Fat42g
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Protein26g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts or chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Brown Butter and Prepare Ingredients
Place a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add butter to hot pot and stir occasionally until butter smells "nutty," turns golden, and brown flecks appear, 2-4 minutes.
While butter browns, quarter mushrooms.Mince chives. -
2 Cook the Risotto
Add half the minced garlic and parsley (reserve remaining for mushrooms), rice, cream base, mirepoix base, mushroom seasoning, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pot with brown butter. Stir often until combined and risotto has thickened, 3-5 minutes.
Stir in 3/4 the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.While risotto cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Mushrooms
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add mushrooms to hot pan and stir occasionally until browned, 3-5 minutes.Add remaining minced garlic and parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Broil Ciabatta and Finish Dish
Place ciabatta halves on prepared baking sheet. Evenly top cut-sides with 4 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of pepper.
Broil under hot broiler until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as ciabatta may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from broiler.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with mushrooms, remaining cheese, and chives. Halve ciabatta diagonally, if desired. Bon appétit!
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