Chanterelle Risotto

Chanterelle Risotto is a luxurious Italian rice dish featuring creamy Arborio or Carnaroli rice slowly cooked with golden chanterelle mushrooms, aromatic vegetables, white wine, and rich broth. The dish hails from Northern Italy, where risotto is a culinary staple and foraged mushrooms like chanterelles are highly prized seasonal treasures.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the rice and contains a good amount of fat from butter and cheese, with a moderate protein content. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins, selenium, and potassium from the mushrooms, with a typical serving ranging from 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	18 µg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 µg
Copper	0.6 mg
Iron	2.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, risotto represents the Italian art of patience and technique, as the slow stirring releases starches to create its signature creamy texture without cream. Nutritionally, chanterelles are a wild-foraged superfood rich in vitamin D and antioxidants, making this comfort food surprisingly nutrient-dense.