Description
This One-Pot Mushroom Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish, offering the warmth of risotto without the constant stirring. It’s packed with earthy mushrooms and fragrant garlic, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1 cup) Arborio Rice: short-grain Italian rice for creamy texture
- 500g (2 cups) Mixed Mushrooms, sliced: Cremini, Shiitake, Button for depth of flavor
- 150g (1 cup) Onion, diced: aromatic base
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced: pungent, savory note
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Olive Oil: cooking medium
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: richness and silky texture
- 750ml (3 cups) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth: liquid backbone
- 120ml (½ cup) Mushroom Broth Concentrate, diluted: umami boost
- 30g (2 tbsp) Grated Parmesan Cheese: nutty, savory finish
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika: touch of smokiness
- 1 tsp Black Pepper, ground: gentle heat
- ½ tsp Sea Salt: essential seasoning
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped: fresh garnish
- 1 tsp Truffle Oil, optional: luxurious drizzle
- ½ tsp Microgreens: visual contrast
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil and butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Build Flavor Base: Sauté diced onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook for 6-7 minutes until browned.
- Toast Rice: Stir in Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Deglaze Pot: Pour in diluted broth concentrate, scraping up browned bits.
- Simmer and Stir: Gradually add broth, stirring frequently for 18-20 minutes until rice is al dente.
- Finish with Flavor: Season with salt and pepper; fold in Parmesan cheese.
- Rest and Meld: Remove from heat, cover, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Plate and Garnish: Spoon into bowls; drizzle with truffle oil, scatter parsley and microgreens.
Notes
For best results, use a heavy-bottomed pot like a Dutch oven. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg