Stirred Mushroom and Thyme Risotto

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A deeply flavorful rice dish where earthy mushrooms and fresh thyme infuse Arborio rice with a silky, unctuous texture, finished with a hint of Parmesan. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, White mushrooms, Fresh thyme leaves 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft, stirring occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1.5 cups Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, until rice grains are slightly translucent and coated with butter.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms and 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, stirring to combine, then pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and simmer until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Begin adding 1 cup warm chicken stock to the rice, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed before adding more, for 20-25 minutes total.
  5. Step 5: After 15 minutes of simmering, stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and continue cooking until rice is tender but still firm (al dente), about 5-7 more minutes.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and creamy, then let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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