Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chef John Chef John's rich, creamy risotto lets the oven do some of the work. Genius!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 cups diced mushrooms
salt to taste
1/2 yellow onion, diced
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup carnaroli rice
2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt butter in large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; season with salt, and cook and stir mushrooms until brown. They will begin browning after the moisture evaporates.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in onion. Sprinkle with black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until onions are translucent and soft.
Pour rice into skillet and stir until each rice grain is coated with butter. Season with salt.
Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the rice mixture. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring rice until liquid is completely absorbed by the rice.
Pour another cup chicken stock into the rice and stir until mixture comes to a simmer.
Bake in preheated oven until grains are almost tender but still slightly firm, about 15 minutes. Transfer skillet to stovetop. Season with more salt, if necessary.
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and cream; pour into the skillet. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until rice is tender, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons cream over rice. Add the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and chives; stir. Serve immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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