Risotto With Mushrooms and Sweet Potato

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsps

Olive oil

1 clove

Garlic, sliced

Shallots, chopped

2 cups

mixed small mushrooms (such as crimini or shiitake), sliced into thick pieces

sweet potato, peeled, chopped into ¼ inch cubes

5 -6 sprigs

fresh thyme

1 1/2 cups

Arborio rice

1/2 cup

white wine

4 1/2 cups

vegetable broth, warmed

1 tbsp

butter or plant-based butter alternative

2 tbsps

flat parsley, finely chopped

Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated

Salt and black pepper