### **[Recipe] Risotto with Mushrooms and Parmesan [/Recipe]**
📅 **Published on 06/02/2025**
👩🍳 **Difficulty**: Medium
⏱️ **Preparation time**: 15 min
🔥 **Cooking time**: 25 min
🍽️ **Servings**: 2 people
💡 **Why this recipe?**
This **creamy mushroom risotto** is a great alternative to traditional dishes for people with **Wilson's disease** because it is **low in copper** and balanced. The arborio rice provides a creamy and comforting texture, while the **mushrooms** add a natural umami flavour without weighing down the dish. A simple and delicious recipe that contains no forbidden foods!
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### **Ingredients**
#### ✅ **For the mushroom risotto**
- 150 g of arborio rice (risotto rice)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 finely chopped shallot
- 1 clove of chopped garlic
- 100 g of sliced fresh Paris mushrooms
- 500 ml of vegetable broth (no added salt)
- 50 ml of light crème fraîche
- 30 g grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 pinch of salt
- White pepper (optional)
- A few fresh parsley leaves (optional)
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### **Preparation**
#### 🍚 **1. Prepare the risotto**
1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped shallot and garlic, then sauté **3 minutes** until translucent.
3. Add the arborio rice and stir for **2 minutes**, until it becomes slightly pearly.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and mix well.
#### 🔥 **2. Cooking the risotto**
1. Pour in a ladle of hot vegetable stock and mix gently.
2. When the liquid is absorbed, add another ladle of broth and continue like this for **18 to 20 minutes**, stirring regularly.
3. When the rice is tender and creamy, stir in the crème fraîche and grated parmesan.
4. Add the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and white pepper, then mix one last time.
#### 🍽️ **3. Dressage and service**
1. Serve immediately in deep plates.
2. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
3. Enjoy piping hot!
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### **Compatible accompaniments**
🥗 **Crunchy green salad**: Mix lamb's lettuce leaves and radish slices with a drizzle of olive oil.
🥦 **Steamed vegetables**: Broccoli and green beans seasoned with a squeeze of lemon.
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### **Tips and Alternatives**
✅ **Variation without crème fraîche**: Replace with plain yogurt for a lighter version.
✅ **Added crunch**: Sprinkle with untoasted blond sesame seeds.
✅ **More fragrant version**: Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cream to enhance the flavor of the risotto.
Enjoy your meal! 🍽️✨