Risotto with Leeks, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Truffles

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Risotto with Leeks, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Truffles
45 min.
6
496kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking to impress your guests with a luxurious and flavorful dish, look no further than this Risotto with Leeks, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Truffles. This gluten-free recipe is a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of leeks and mushrooms with the earthy aroma of truffles. With a prep time of 45 minutes and serving 6 people, it's a perfect choice for a special occasion or when you want to treat yourself to something truly special.
The dish is a symphony of textures and flavors. The creamy risotto, made with arborio rice and white wine, provides a rich base for the star ingredients. The leeks, simmered in cream until tender, add a subtle sweetness, while the shiitake mushrooms, roasted to perfection, bring a savory depth. The real magic, however, lies in the truffles. The white truffle oil and shaved black truffles elevate this dish to a whole new level, infusing it with an unmistakable aroma and flavor that is simply divine.
This recipe is not only about taste but also about the experience. The process of making risotto is a labor of love, requiring patience and attention as you gradually add hot broth to the rice, stirring until it reaches the perfect creamy consistency. The result is a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated, perfect as a side, antipasti, starter, or even a snack.
With a caloric breakdown of 46.21% fat, 46.25% carbs, and 7.54% protein, this risotto is a well-balanced and indulgent treat. So, gather your ingredients, follow the detailed instructions, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds in awe.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups arborio rice medium-grain white
  • tablespoons butter divided ()
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • servings parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh minced
  • cups leek white green halved thinly sliced ( and pale parts only)
  • large onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • pound mushroom caps stemmed cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices
  • tablespoon truffle oil white
  • teaspoons truffle oil black shaved chopped
  • cups vegetable stock hot ()
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Bring leeks and cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until leeks are tender and cream is thick, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss all ingredients on rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until mushrooms are tender and light brown around edges, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
  4. Let stand at room temperature.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add rice; stir 1 minute.
  8. Add wine and stir until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.
  9. Add 1 cup hot broth. Simmer until broth is almost absorbed, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
  10. Add more broth, 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes longer. Stir in leek mixture, mushroom mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cheese, and truffle.
  11. Transfer to large bowl, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
  12. Market Tip
  13. White truffle oil is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets. Black truffles are available at specialty foods stores and from igourmet.com. A flavorful substitute for the shaved truffles is the Truffle Gatherers Sauce ($19), which can be ordered from fungusamongus.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories496kcal
Protein7.54%
Fat46.21%
Carbs46.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60
Glycemic Load
35.3
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.372173817261%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
8.63mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
1.25mg
Kaempferol
1.02mg
Myricetin
0.67mg
Quercetin
5.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:496.34kcal
24.82%
Fat:25.09g
38.6%
Saturated Fat:13.54g
84.6%
Carbohydrates:56.5g
18.83%
Net Carbohydrates:52.07g
18.94%
Sugar:6.79g
7.54%
Cholesterol:60.93mg
20.31%
Sodium:1014.79mg
44.12%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.58%
100%
Protein:9.21g
18.41%
Vitamin K:83.68µg
79.69%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.51%
Vitamin A:2007.61IU
40.15%
Folate:157.46µg
39.37%
Vitamin B3:5.24mg
26.22%
Selenium:16.21µg
23.15%
Phosphorus:228.41mg
22.84%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.43%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.92%
Vitamin B5:1.99mg
19.89%
Iron:3.55mg
19.72%
Fiber:4.43g
17.71%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.65%
Vitamin C:11.44mg
13.87%
Copper:0.27mg
13.65%
Calcium:130.51mg
13.05%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.8%
Potassium:441.98mg
12.63%
Magnesium:47.15mg
11.79%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.12%
Vitamin D:0.82µg
5.47%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%
Source:Epicurious
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