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Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Mushroom Risotto
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto is a comforting, rich dish that embraces your senses with its velvety texture and earthy flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this vegetarian-friendly recipe features a delightful combination of sautéed mushrooms and creamy rice, creating an inviting meal that everyone will adore. Easy to prepare, this risotto allows you to indulge in wholesome ingredients while still being versatile enough to customize to your taste. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this risotto is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 0.7 oz dried shiitake mushrooms (blended into powder)
  • 7 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1 yellow onion (minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.5 cups carnaroli rice (or arborio rice)
  • 0.75 teaspoon fine sea salt (divided)
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat; keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
  4. Add carnaroli rice, stirring for about 2 minutes to toast the grains.
  5. Gradually add warmed vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed and creamy, approximately 18-20 minutes.
  6. Stir in mushroom powder, thyme, remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; mix until combined.
  7. Let sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

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