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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Risotto with Thyme

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A warm, comforting, and creamy risotto featuring garlic, mushrooms, and fresh thyme, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (300g) Arborio rice
  • 8 oz (225g) fresh mushrooms (cremini or button, sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 5 cups (1.2 liters) vegetable or chicken stock, preferably low sodium
  • ½ cup (120ml) dry white wine (optional)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm the stock in a saucepan and keep it at a gentle simmer over low heat (approx. 5 minutes).
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and moisture released, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Add remaining olive oil to the pan, then sauté shallot and minced garlic gently until softened and fragrant but not browned, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in fresh thyme leaves (approx. 3 minutes).
  4. Add Arborio rice to the pan with aromatics. Stir continuously to coat and toast lightly until edges turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in ½ cup dry white wine, stirring until mostly absorbed. If skipping wine, add an extra ½ cup stock instead (approx. 2 minutes).
  6. Begin ladling in warm stock about ½ cup at a time, stirring gently but constantly. Wait until liquid is nearly absorbed before adding more. Continue for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender but still slightly firm (al dente).
  7. Stir sautéed mushrooms back in along with remaining 2 tbsp butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently until creamy and combined (approx. 3 minutes).
  8. Remove from heat and let risotto rest for a couple minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the stock warm to maintain a gentle simmer. Add stock slowly and stir gently to coax out starch for creaminess. Avoid high heat to prevent burning. If risotto sticks, add a splash more stock or water. Rest risotto a few minutes before serving to meld flavors. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. For gluten-free, ensure stock and wine are certified gluten-free.

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