Description

This creamy mushroom risotto brings together wholesome ingredients like carnaroli rice, fresh mushrooms, and parmesan for an irresistible comfort food. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, it’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

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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 (ideally a 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)

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Instructions

Prepare the broth by blending dried shiitakes in a high-speed blender until fine. Once settled, add 4 cups of vegetable stock and blend on low until combined. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add the remaining 3 cups of broth, cover, and bring to a simmer.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the minced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute, then add 1½ cups of hot stock. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook while stirring frequently, adding more broth in 1 cup increments until the rice is tender and creamy, about 16 to 22 minutes.
In a separate skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, then add sliced mushrooms and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms turn golden, about 5 to 8 minutes, then season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
Combine the cooked mushrooms into the risotto by stirring in the last tablespoon of butter and parmesan. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve the risotto topped with mushrooms, garnished with parsley and additional cheese.

Notes

For a deeper mushroom flavor, you can let the dried shiitakes soak longer before blending.
Carnaroli rice creates a creamier texture, but arborio rice can be used as a substitute.
Garnish with extra parmesan for added richness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 30mg