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Best Easy Mushroom Risotto Recipe

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A rich and velvety Easy Mushroom Risotto recipe featuring tender Arborio rice, savory garlic, and fresh parmesan. The perfect Italian comfort food for a cozy vegetarian dinner.

Ingredients

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1.5 cups Arborio rice

1 lb fresh mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake), sliced

5 cups vegetable broth, kept warm

2 medium shallots, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan and keep warm.

2. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned; set half aside.

3. Add 1 tbsp butter and shallots to the pot; cook until soft.

4. Stir in garlic, thyme, and Arborio rice; toast rice for 2 minutes.

5. Add hot broth one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.

6. Cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente.

7. Remove from heat; vigorously stir in remaining butter and parmesan.

8. Fold in reserved mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.

9. Serve immediately garnished with parsley.

Notes

Use a mix of wild mushrooms for deeper flavor.

Stir constantly for the creamist texture.

Make it vegan by using plant-based butter and cheese.