Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Collagen

When you’re craving something warm, creamy and comforting, a classic mushroom risotto always hits the spot. This version takes the traditional Italian-inspired dish and gives it an easy inside-out beauty twist with CanGro Collagen Powder.

The secret is to add the collagen after the risotto has finished cooking and has been removed from the heat. This allows it to blend smoothly into the creamy rice without changing the delicious mushroom flavour.

🌿 Ingredients

Serves 2–3

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small brown onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
• 3½ cups vegetable or chicken stock, kept warm
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 scoop CanGro Collagen Powder
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

🔥 Method

1. Sauté the aromatics
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for another 4–5 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and tender.

2. Toast the rice
Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1–2 minutes, allowing the grains to become lightly toasted.

3. Add the wine
Pour in the white wine, if using, and stir until most of the liquid has been absorbed.

4. Slowly add the stock
Add the warm stock one ladleful at a time, stirring regularly. Allow each addition to absorb before adding the next. Continue for around 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and tender but still has a slight bite.

5. Add the Parmesan
Remove the risotto from the heat and stir through the Parmesan. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

6. Stir in the collagen
Once the risotto is off the heat, add 1 scoop of CanGro Collagen Powder and stir thoroughly until completely dissolved and incorporated.

7. Serve
Divide between bowls and finish with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

✨ Beauty & Wellness Benefits

🍄 Mushrooms for everyday nourishment

Mushrooms provide a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making them a delicious addition to a balanced diet.

💪 Collagen for your daily beauty ritual

CanGro Collagen Powder makes it easy to add collagen to everyday meals. Incorporating collagen into your routine can help support skin, hair, nails, joints and bones as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

🧀 Parmesan for extra protein

Parmesan adds a rich, savoury flavour while contributing additional protein and calcium to this comforting meal.

💡 Tips for the Perfect Risotto

• Keep your stock warm: Adding cold stock can interrupt the cooking process.
• Don't rush it: Slowly adding the stock helps create that signature creamy consistency.
• Stir regularly: This helps release the starch from the Arborio rice.
• Add collagen off the heat: Stir CanGro Collagen Powder into the finished risotto after removing it from the heat.
• Serve immediately: Risotto thickens as it sits, so enjoy it straight away for the creamiest texture.

Make It Part of Your Beauty Ritual

Looking for simple ways to incorporate collagen into your daily routine? CanGro Collagen Powder can be mixed into more than just smoothies. From soups and risottos to porridge and yoghurt, it's an easy way to add collagen to the foods you already enjoy.