This easy 30-minute mushroom risotto recipe is a real time saver. A perfect healthy weeknight meal that's deliciously creamy and packed full of flavour!
Folks, this 30-minute mushroom risotto is a keeper.
It's a quick and low cost risotto recipe that makes a filling and satisfying meal for a family of 4.
Easy to make, loaded with tasty mushrooms and with a little cheddar cheese added in for good measure.
You'll be making this again and again!
This second risotto recipe follows on from my first popular quick healthy tomato and basil risotto.
Have you checked that one out yet?
Risotto's have come to be one of my "go-to" recipes when I'm short on time or short of money.
I always have arborio rice and stock cubes in the cupboard. That means I can quickly whip up a risotto any night of the week!
You don't have to add the cheese if you don't want to or if you're vegan.
The mushrooms do give this risotto a really delicious rich flavouring by themselves but I find the addition of the cheese gives the dish a delicious sweetness too.
Adding the cheese will also make the risotto slightly sticky and creamy rather than loose.
If you like yours not so sticky then just add a little extra water or stock until it’s at the consistency you like.
Tips for How To Make Your 30-minute Mushroom Risotto
- Use Arborio rice for making a risotto. If you can't get that try Carnaroli rice. Carnaroli rice has a firmer texture and longer grains. I prefer Arborio but either is fine.
- A good quality stock will give you the best flavour. If you have time to make your own then great. If not use a good flavoursome one. For this recipe I used vegetable stock but you could easily substitute that with chicken stock.
- Don't boil the Arborio rice. Gently simmer it over a low heat so it absorbs the flavours slowly and do stir the rice often.
- You can try using different kinds of mushrooms. These will give you all kinds of different earthy flavours so you'll never get bored of the flavours when cooking this mushroom risotto recipe!
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My Other Popular Risotto Recipes You Might Also Like
- Quick healthy tomato and basil risotto is a low cost easy to make recipe. This creamy vegetarian dish makes a perfect midweek meal for 4.
- Creamy salmon risotto with peas is a delicious quick and easy to make dinner for four. Using poached salmon and frozen peas it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
- Quick healthy chicken risotto recipe is a perfect easy meal made with chicken and mushrooms. It's a great way to use up any leftover chicken too!
30-Minute Mushroom Risotto Recipe
I suggest serving your 30-minute mushroom risotto with a couple of slices of garlic bread per person. This could be baking in your oven whilst you make the risotto.
Alternatively serve with a light green side salad or nothing. The risotto is extremely filling on its own!
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
30-Minute Mushroom Risotto Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 350 g Arborio rice or similar
- 600 ml hot vegetable stock
- 300 g Mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- Freshly grated salt and pepper
- 100 g cheddar cheese grated
- Freshly ground salt and pepper.
- Some grated cheddar cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium sized pan gently heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over a medium heat and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add rice, stir for a further minute then add the stock. Reduce the heat to low put a lid on the pot and cook for 15 - 20 minutes until the rice is just tender and the liquid absorbed. Add more hot water if required.
- Meanwhile whilst rice is cooking, in a separate large frying pan gently heat the rest of the olive oil and sauté the mushrooms and garlic for about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the sautéed mushrooms and their juices into the cooked rice then add the cheddar cheese and stir that in too.
- Serve the risotto garnished with a little extra cheddar cheese.
Mimi
Sounds wonderful, but I love risotto and mushrooms! And honestly I don’t prefer my risotto al denote, so I can see cooking it this way. Do you remember the mushroom powder I posted on? That would make your risotto even quicker, because there would be no slicing and sautéing of mushrooms!
Neil
Oh yes thanks Mimi. I'd forgotten about the mushroom powder. That would make this even quicker. Thanks I'll investigate that. 🙂
Easyfoodsmith
Such a delicious and comforting meal.
Neil
Thank you Taruna. Glad you like it. 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
I do love good risotto, and mushrooms go exceptionally well with it - they give that hearty earthy flavour. I'd like to get my hands on fresh porcini mushrooms this summer (Or even better - chanterelles!), but they're so expensive in Canada that they probably require a mortgage haha. Probably I'd better stick to more affordable options for now. Either way, mushroom risotto is always a good idea!
Neil
I usually stick to just basic white mushrooms Ben as like you say those other ones can be quite expensive. But if I can get them cheaper or see them reduced then they're immediately in my shopping basket to make this!
David @ Spiced
I love a good risotto, and the addition of mushrooms here is perfect! In fact, we always make sure to keep arborio rice in the pantry, too. Risotto is such a good base for all sorts of other additions. In fact, salmon with risotto is one of our favorite go-to's when we don't have leftovers around.
I hope you and Lynne have safe travels and enjoy the summer break! I can't wait to hear about your adventures! 🙂
Neil
I think that keeping Arborio rice in the pantry is as essential as keeping basic tinned food for emergencies. And we love Salmon with risotto too. We're having an amazing holiday so far. Just woke up in Hong Kong to our first full day.
Kelly | Foodtasia
Neil, this looks so flavorful and delicious with the mushrooms and cheese! It would make a lovely dinner. Great idea to keep the Arborio on hand for a quick weeknight meal!
Neil
Thanks Kelly. Yes this has become one of our staple recipes. Nice and easy when you really can't be bothered with the effort of cooking after a long hard day!
Laura
I love risotto, Neil! And this 30-minute version sounds perfect! I love the idea of the cheese making it extra sticky,, too, so I’ll put some extra in! ?
Neil
Yes Laura. Definitely put as much cheese as you like in. We do! And also different types of cheddar or even a soft creamy goats cheese go well with this too. 🙂
GiGi Eats
Risotto will always remind me of my dad! He used to make it a bunch when I lived at home (I am sure he still does?)... It was so so so so so good! I need to make a gigi approved one with... Miracle Noodle risotto? LOL!
Neil
That's good that your dad cooked up risotto GiGi. I'm afraid my dad never was one for the kitchen. Although I have to say he does make a mean grilled cooked breakfast!
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
This is such a great dinner Neil. I always love quick and easy meals, and this is perfect. Comforting and so delicious.
Neil
Thanks Ashika! It's a wonderful meal for all the family. Easy to make and enjoyed by all! 😀
Jeff the Chef
I've never heard of this risotto method before. Sounds like a delicious time saver.
Neil
Thanks Jeff. Yeah if I can find an easy way of cooking then I'll do it!
Shashi at SavorySpin
It's been ages since I made risotto and you have me craving it now! I so love this simple and tasty dish and woohoo - it can be made super fast too - perfect for a busy night!
Neil
I'm so glad that I've inspired you Shashi! And this really is a delicious risotto to get on your plate as quickly as possible! 🙂