Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Slow-stirred Arborio rice turns silky and rich, studded with sautéed mushrooms and a hint of thyme.
Sodium note
Built entirely on low-sodium vegetable broth; Parmesan is used sparingly and only at the end.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, warmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan (use sparingly)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms 6-7 minutes until browned; remove to a bowl.
- 2
In the same pot, add onion and cook 4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- 3
Stir in Arborio rice, toasting 1-2 minutes until edges look slightly translucent.
- 4
Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.
- 5
Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding more, about 20-25 minutes total.
- 6
Stir the mushrooms back in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, Parmesan, thyme, and black pepper until creamy.
- 8
Serve immediately.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbs
- 58g
- Fat
- 14g
- Sodium
- 140 mg
Nutrition and sodium information is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredients, brands, serving sizes and preparation methods. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
Substitutions
- Use a mix of wild mushrooms for a more complex, earthy flavor.
- Swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
- Use extra broth in place of wine if preferred.
Tips
- Warming the broth before adding it keeps the risotto's cooking temperature steady for the creamiest texture.
- Stirring frequently, not constantly, releases the rice's starch for that classic creamy consistency.
- Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and cracked pepper for extra richness.
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