Description
Creamy mushroom risotto is a delightful dish that embodies comfort and sophistication in every bite. This rich, creamy recipe features Arborio rice that absorbs the umami flavors of fresh mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this risotto is sure to impress your guests while being deceptively simple to prepare. Indulge in the warm embrace of this dish and elevate your culinary skills effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake), sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups warm vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Arborio rice, toasting for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Gradually add warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until most liquid is absorbed before adding more.
- Halfway through adding broth, mix in minced garlic for enhanced flavor.
- Once rice is al dente and creamy (18-20 minutes total), remove from heat and stir in butter and grated Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg