Mushroom & Chive Risotto swirled with Garlic Herb Butter

Step 1

• In a medium pot, combine 4 cups water (7 cups for 4 servings) and stock concentrates. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and thinly slice mushrooms. Halve, peel, and dice onion. Peel and mince or grate garlic.

Step 2

• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Step 3

• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook until slightly softened and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. • Add garlic, rice, and ½ TBSP plain butter (1 TBSP for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and rice is translucent, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add ½ cup stock to pan with rice mixture; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less liquid for the risotto. • Meanwhile, halve tomatoes. Mince chives.

Step 5

• Once risotto is done, stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic herb butter, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and half the chives; cook until tomatoes are softened, 2-3 minutes more. TIP: If risotto is too thick, stir in another splash of water or stock. • Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of chili flakes if desired.

Step 6

• Divide risotto between bowls. Top with remaining chives and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes to taste. Serve.