Mushroom Amaranth Risotto

Ingredients (17)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 4 cups vegetable or mushroom broth, warm (might need more)
• 2 cup amaranth seeds
• 1/2 lemon, juice only
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley, garnish (opt.)
• Parmesan cheese, garnish (opt.)
• Sauteed Mushrooms:
• 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon juice only
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper