Description
Enjoy a delightful creamy mushroom risotto, bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients like Parmesan cheese and thyme. This recipe is easy to follow and ideal for a quick dinner or a comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.7 oz dried shiitake mushrooms
- 7 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 yellow onion, minced (about 2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups carnaroli rice (or arborio rice)
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced (mix of fresh shiitake and cremini)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (more for garnish)
- chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth by blending dried shiitakes into a fine powder. Add 4 cups of stock and blend on low until mixed. Transfer to a saucepan and add the remaining vegetable stock, cover, and simmer.
- In a heavy pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Cook the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the rice, cooking for 1 minute while coating it. Add 1½ cups of hot stock, stirring in ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Cook while adding broth gradually until the rice is tender and creamy, without overcooking.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add mushrooms and thyme, cooking until golden brown. Season with the remaining salt and adjust if necessary, then remove from heat.
- Finish the risotto by mixing in the remaining butter and Parmesan, adjusting seasoning as needed. Serve topped with mushrooms, parsley, and extra cheese.
Notes
Using a mix of fresh mushrooms enhances the flavor of the risotto.
Be careful not to overcook the rice, as it should remain tender yet slightly firm.
Garnishing with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan adds visual appeal and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg