Begin by prepping the ingredients: finely chop the onion, slice the wild mushrooms, roast the beets, and grate the Parmesan cheese. In a large pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium low heat. In a separate pan, sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent. Add the Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes. Gradually add the heated vegetable broth to the rice, stirring continuously. Cook the risotto for 18 20 minutes until the rice is tender and creamy. In a separate bowl, toss the roasted beetroot slices with arugula. Season the risotto with salt and pepper to taste, then fold in the wild mushrooms. To plate, scoop the risotto onto individual plates, drizzle with truffle oil, and top with the beetroot salad.
Chef’s Insight
The key to a perfect creamy risotto is constant stirring and gradually adding broth.
Notes
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.