Mushrooom Thyme Risotto Also Known As Arborio Rice

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 15

Mushroom Thyme Risotto - a creamy and savoury dinner recipe

Mushrooom Thyme Risotto Also Known As Arborio Rice

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 tablespoons butter
	2 cups mushrooms ( sliced )
	1/2 cup onion ( choipped )
	1 1/4 cups arborio rice ( or Risotto )
	3 1/2 cups chicken broth
	1 cup parmesan cheese ( shredded )
	2 tablespoons thyme ( fresh , chopped } )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

460

Sugar

Fat

19g

Mushroom Thyme Risotto, also known as Arborio Rice, is an Italian dish that is cooked in a creamy and savory broth. The dish contains Arborio Rice, which is a short-grain rice with high starch content, that gives risotto its creamy texture. Mushroom Thyme Risotto is a dish that is traditionally served as a main course, however, it can be paired with a salad or sautéed vegetables to make the meal even more wholesome. The dish is a perfect choice for a cozy dinner night with your loved ones.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
2.	Add mushrooms and stir for about 5 minutes.
3.	Remove mushrooms from pan, set aside.
4.	Melt remaining butter in the same saucepan.
5.	Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
6.	Add arborio rice and stir until well-coated with butter.
7.	Add chicken broth one cup at a time, stir until rice absorbs liquid before adding more. This process should take about 20-25 minutes.
8.	After adding the last cup of broth, stir in the cooked mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
9.	Remove from the heat and cover for 5 minutes, allowing the risotto to rest.
10.	Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

PROS

Mushroom Thyme Risotto is a savory and creamy dish that will satisfy your taste buds.

The combination of mushrooms, thyme and parmesan cheese make this meal a crowd-pleaser.

Arborio rice used in the recipe is a great source of carbohydrates and protein.

CONS

Since this dish is made with arborio rice and parmesan cheese, it is high in calories and fat.

It is important to portion control this dish if you are on a low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushroom Thyme Risotto has several health benefits.
Mushroom is a low-calorie food that is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and high in dietary fiber.
Thyme is a herb that is loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and iron.
Arborio rice is a gluten-free grain that is high in carbohydrates and a good source of dietary fiber.