Wild Rice and Mushroom Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8.8-oz) pkg microwaveable long-grain and wild rice
  • 1 (4-oz) pkg sliced gourmet mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ⅛ tsp salt 
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ⅓ cup arborio rice
  • ¼ cup white wine (or use more broth)
  • 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (see Note)
  • ½ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Heat microwaveable rice according to package directions.
  2. Sauté mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 4 to 7 minutes or until tender. Transfer mushrooms and any residual juices to a bowl; keep warm.
  3. Sauté arborio rice in 1 Tbsp hot oil in pot over medium-low heat 1 minute or until rice is toasted. Add wine; cook until liquid is almost evaporated.
  4. Stir in broth, ½ cup at a time, cooking until liquid is almost evaporated after each addition, stirring constantly. Stir in microwaveable rice and ½ of mushroom mixture with last addition of broth.
  5. Remove pot from heat; stir in ¼ cup cheese. Divide mixture among 2 shallow bowls; top each with remaining mushroom mixture and remaining ¼ cup cheese. Serve sprinkled with more thyme, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 2
Calories
562
562
Fat (g) 23 23
Sat. Fat (g) 5 5
Protein (g) 17 17
Carb (g) 68 68
Fiber (g) 4 4
Sodium (mg) 1078 1078

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