Best 8 Risotto With Morels Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make risotto recipe that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than risotto with morels! This classic Italian dish is made with Arborio rice, which is cooked in a flavorful broth and then combined with creamy butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh morel mushrooms. The result is a rich and decadent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. With the right ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a risotto with morels that is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOREL MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Morel mushroom risotto is a lovely side dish with chicken or pork or a light main course with a simple tossed green salad or sautéed greens.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Side Dish     Lunch     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound morel mushrooms
Optional: mint
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons minced onion (or green onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
1 1/2 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Optional: 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan (or Pecorino cheese, freshly shredded, plus more for garnish)
Garnish: chives or green onions

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Trim any dried ends off the morels. Cut them in half lengthwise and rinse clean with cool water (see more about How to Clean Morels here ).
  • Drain morels, cut them into lengthwise slices and set aside.
  • Meanwhile bring broth to a simmer and cut mint, if you want to use it, into chiffonade .
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute.
  • Add the morel mushrooms and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring, until the morels release their liquid, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat.
  • Add the wine and stir until it is completely absorbed and evaporated.
  • Add 1 cup of the hot broth and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  • Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and letting the liquid absorb between additions.
  • Continue adding broth until the rice is tender but still firm, about 25 minutes. You may not need the last 1/4 cup of broth.
  • When the rice is cooked, add the cream, remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Add salt to taste, if you like.
  • Divide the risotto among 4 wide, shallow bowls and garnish with mint and chives or green onion, if you like.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1383 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-ounce dried morel mushrooms
1/2 pound fresh porcini or cremini mushrooms
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup chopped shallots (3 shallots)
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Place the dried morels in a bowl and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Set aside for 30 minutes. Scoop the morels from the water with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid. You should have 2 cups; if not, add water to make 2 cups. Drain the morels and rinse once more. If some of the mushrooms are large, cut into 2 or 3 pieces. Pour the mushroom liquid through a coffee filter or paper towel, discarding the gritty solids. Set the mushrooms and the liquid aside separately.
  • Meanwhile, remove and discard the stems of the porcini and rub any dirt off the caps with a damp paper towel. Dont rinse them! Slice thickly and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the chicken stock with the 2 cups of reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the morels and porcini and saute for another 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of the chicken stock mixture to the rice plus the saffron, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer over low heat until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock mixture, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry before adding more of the stock mixture. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 25 to 30 minutes total. When done, the risotto should be thick and creamy and not at all dry. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve hot in bowls with extra cheese.

ASPARAGUS AND MOREL RISOTTO



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Morel mushrooms and asparagus are both in season during the spring and complement one another perfectly. A risotto is the perfect way to enjoy these two flavorful ingredients together.

Provided by chefdaniel

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ½ cups chicken stock
¼ cup olive oil, or more to taste, divided
¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
½ pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces on the bias
⅓ pound fresh morel mushrooms, halved
1 shallot, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons high-quality balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place chicken stock in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter starts to bubble. Add asparagus and morel mushrooms; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with any accumulated juices.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in the same saucepan. Add shallot; cook and stir until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in arborio rice and cook until it starts to toast, about 1 minute. Pour in wine and cook until evaporated. Stir in thyme.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the simmering stock over the rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until stock is absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock until rice is tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Stir in asparagus and mushrooms with their juices and continue until flavors combine, about 3 minutes more.
  • Remove rice from the heat. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with balsamic vinegar and additional olive oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 747.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

MOREL MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE RISOTTO



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Two of my favorite northwoods ingredients come together to make a risotto-like meal! Using a mix of wild rice, brown rice, and morel mushrooms ensures a nice creamy, and 'earthy' flavor. If your morels are particularly large, make sure to chop them into 1/2-inch pieces.

Provided by Kim

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups chicken broth, or as needed
3 cups water, or as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup brown rice
1 cup wild rice
½ pound fresh morel mushrooms, chopped, divided
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and water in a large stockpot. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling; reduce heat to low and keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven until butter melts. Add brown rice; cook and stir constantly until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in wild rice, 1/2 the morel mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in white wine; cook until evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix 1/2 the chicken broth mixture into the rice; stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Pour in remaining chicken broth mixture, remaining morel mushrooms, and thyme. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring every 5 minutes, until wild rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and heavy cream. Cook until butter is melted, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 931.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MOREL RISOTTO



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Make and share this Morel Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups homemade chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 lb morel, halved lengthwise
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup grated fresh pecorino romano cheese
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Bring Homemade Chicken Stock to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  • 2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, onion, and thyme to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms; cook 1 minute.
  • Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in vermouth; cook 30 seconds or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 1 cup stock; cook 4 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of stock is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total). Add cheese, cream, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; top with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1867.2, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.9

RISOTTO WITH MORELS



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This risotto with morels mushrooms has a unique taste. I love it!

Provided by Nonna Box

Categories     Risotto

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 handful of dried morels
1 knob of butter
half a glass of white wine
1 tablespoon chopped onion
180 g Carnaroli rice
3-4 tablespoons milk
vegetable broth
chopped parsley to taste
parmesan to taste
salt (black pepper)

Steps:

  • Soak the mushrooms in warm water for about two hours. Remove water from the mushrooms and add to broth.
  • Sauté the onion in the butter. Add the rice and toast for a minute over high heat. Add the white wine. When the rice absorbs the white wine, add the chopped mushrooms and a ladle broth at a time, stirring and adding broth when necessary.
  • When the rice is cooked, remove from heat. Add the chopped parsley, milk and grated Parmesan, stir.
  • Season with salt, some freshly ground black pepper and Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 19 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RISOTTO WITH MORELS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces dried morels
2 cups hot water
3 1/2 to 4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/3 cup dry white wine
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put the morels in a small bowl, add the water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. Drain the morels, reserving the liquid. Mix the liquid with the stock and place in a saucepan. Keep at a low simmer.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium-low heat until tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring, a few minutes until the rice begins to whiten. Add the wine and the morels. Stir.
  • Gradually add the simmering stock, about half a cup at a time, stirring constantly. Add additional stock as each ladleful becomes absorbed into the rice. Continue adding the stock until the rice has swelled and is al dente. Continue to cook, stirring, another minute or so. The rice should be just tender and moistened with a thickened sauce.
  • Serve dusted with Parmesan cheese.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND MORELS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces dried morels, soaked for 30 minutes in warm water
6 ounces fresh morels
2 shallots, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
About 5 cups hot chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
8 asparagus spears, sliced on the bias into one-inch pieces
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Scoop the dried morels up from their soaking liquid and squeeze them, letting them drain back into the bowl. Follow by straining the soaking liquid through several layers of cheesecloth and then rinse the morels under running water before slicing them.
  • Prepare the fresh morels. Rinse the morels quickly under cold running water and dry them with paper towels. Slice the tops and stems. In a small skillet, soften the shallots in one tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Add all the mushrooms and the strained soaking liquid, cover and cook gently for five minutes. Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a slow simmer.
  • Heat one tablespoon butter and the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet and add the rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains are coated with the butter. Add a cup of the hot stock and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Add the mushrooms and season them with salt and pepper to taste, and add the white wine.
  • When the liquid has evaporated, add the asparagus, reserving the tips in another one-half cup of the stock. Continue adding the stock, one-half cup at a time as the rice absorbs the liquid, stirring continuously. Add the asparagus tips after the rice has cooked for about 12 minutes, and continue adding the broth, one-half cup at a time, stirring frequently. Continue adding liquid and stirring until the rice is creamy and tender, but just slightly al dente. Correct seasoning, stir in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining butter and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 606, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1226 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the taste of your risotto. Use the best quality arborio rice you can find, as well as fresh morels and a good quality white wine.
  • Toast the rice before cooking: Toasting the rice before cooking helps to release the starches and create a more creamy risotto. Be sure to toast the rice until it is golden brown and aromatic.
  • Add the liquid gradually: When cooking risotto, it is important to add the liquid gradually, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. This will help to prevent the risotto from becoming too soupy or mushy.
  • Stir constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and also helps to create a creamy texture.
  • Cook the risotto until it is al dente: The risotto is cooked when it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Do not overcook the risotto, as this will make it mushy.

Conclusion:

Risotto with morels is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make a perfect risotto that will impress your guests.

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