Hidden Power Mushroom Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Creamy Arborio rice infused with hidden umami-rich mushrooms and a touch of white wine. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, mushrooms, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
8 oz, finely chopped (cremini or shiitake) mushrooms
1/2 cup, finely minced shallot
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups, hot vegetable broth
1/2 cup, finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 8 oz finely chopped mushrooms and 1/2 cup minced shallot, cooking for 5 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and shallots soften.
Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until rice is coated and slightly translucent.
Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and cook, stirring frequently, until fully absorbed (about 3 minutes), then add 4 cups hot vegetable broth one ladle at a time, waiting for each addition to be absorbed before adding more.
Step 4: Continue adding broth and stirring until rice is creamy and tender (about 20-25 minutes total), stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Step 5: Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp chopped thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt until cheese melts and sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.