Description

This Creamy Mushroom Risotto is a wholesome yet luxurious vegetarian dish made with arborio rice, mushrooms, and a rich homemade broth. Naturally creamy without heavy cream, it’s deeply comforting, gluten-free, and customizable for vegan diets. Perfect for weeknights, dinner parties, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 oz (400g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or a mix)
1 ½ cups (300g) arborio rice
4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth, kept warm
½ cup (120ml) dry white wine or water
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Warm the Broth: Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat and keep it warm.
Sauté Vegetables: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion 3–4 minutes, add garlic for 30 seconds, then add mushrooms and sauté 6–8 minutes until browned.
Toast the Rice: Stir in arborio rice and toast for 1–2 minutes until translucent at edges.
Deglaze: Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.
Add Broth Gradually: Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring often and allowing absorption before adding more. Continue for 20–25 minutes until rice is al dente and creamy.
Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan (if using), season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Risotto creaminess comes from arborio rice starch, not added cream.
Keep broth warm to speed absorption.
For vegan risotto, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Instant Pot option: sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms, and rice, add 3 ½ cups broth, pressure cook 6 minutes, quick release, then stir in cheese or yeast.
Use leftovers for risotto cakes or fritters.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

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