Creamy Mushroom and North Park Herb Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A rich and creamy risotto infused with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs reminiscent of the North Park Towers’ serene surroundings. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs arborio rice, vegetable broth, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 5 cups, kept warm vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp divided unsalted butter
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms, cooking for 6-7 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until edges of rice grains appear translucent.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and stir until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
5. Step 5: Add 5 cups warm vegetable broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until most liquid is absorbed before adding more; continue for about 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and creamy.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Serve immediately.