Slow Cooker Mushroom Risotto

April 08, 2013

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Risotto, that yummy gourmet comfort food, has intimidated a lot of cooks, including me. The dish also gets a bad rap because it is very time consuming, needing to be stirred and added to constantly for at least 20 – 25 minutes. What busy Mom has that kind of uninterrupted time on her hands? But if you really think about risotto, and why it needs time and attention, it really lends itself to crock pot cooking.

¼ c. olive oil, plus a little extra
2 shallots, minced
1¼ c. arborio rice
½ c. dry white wine
3¾ cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried thyme
½ c. grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3 tbs. heavy cream
8 oz. sliced mushrooms

Heat the oil in a saute pan and over medium heat saute the shallots until they are translucent. Coat the inside of the slow cooker with olive oil. Add the sauted shallots and oil to the slow...
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Nutritions

Calories
794

Sodium
1660mg
69% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
24g
48% DV

Carbs
111g
37% DV

Fiber
10g
43% DV