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One Pot Mushroom and Thyme Risotto

A comforting one pot mushroom and thyme risotto made with arborio rice, Madeira and cheese. An easy vegetarian dinner with rich flavour.
Harriet Young Start Cooking in Cook Mode
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 4 people

Ingredients

  • 10 grams butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 500 grams mushrooms
  • 350 grams arborio rice
  • 150 ml Madeira
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 10 grams fresh thyme leaves
  • 80 grams parmesan grated (or vegetarian alternative)

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the onion. Melt the butter in a large casserole dish over a medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and tip in the onion. Stir and sizzle for 2 minutes.
  • Roughly slice the mushrooms and add to the dish. Cook for 5 more minutes, until the mushrooms have reduced in size. Add the rice and stir well.
  • Pour in the Madeira, stir and allow to reduce down. Begin adding the stock, a little at a time, stirring until the rice has absorbed the stock before adding more. Continue until all of the stock has been used and the rice is plump and tender.
  • Stir in the thyme, then turn off the heat. Add the remaining olive oil and the parmesan to the risotto (don’t stir it) and put the lid on the dish. Leave for 5 minutes, then stir well and serve.
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Mushroom and Thyme Risotto
Amount per Serving
Calories
587
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
1340
mg
58
%
Potassium
 
565
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
81
g
27
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
867
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
264
mg
26
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Easy Variations

One of the nicest things about risotto is how adaptable it is.
Add greens - Spinach or peas stirred in at the end add colour and freshness.
Make it extra mushroomy - Add a few dried porcini mushrooms (soaked in hot water first) for an even deeper flavour.
Make it vegan - Simply omit the butter and parmesan or replace them with vegan alternatives.

Storage and Reheating

Risotto is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can still be very enjoyable.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
When reheating, add a splash of water or stock and warm gently on the hob or in the microwave until hot.
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