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Risotto in a mug

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword microwave risotto, mushroom risotto, no stir risotto, risotto in a mug
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Creamy mushroom risotto made entirely in the microwave, with porcini, cremini and shiitake. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)
  • 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth plus more if needed
  • 1 large shallot finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • Put the porcini and 1 cup of the broth in the measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on high until hot but not boiling (1 1/2 minutes at 1,100 watts or 2 1/2 minutes at 700 watts). Let steep for 5 minutes. Lift out the porcini, squeeze them dry, and chop. Keep the porcini and the soaking liquid apart, and leave the grit at the bottom behind.
  • Put the shallot, garlic, both mushrooms, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap that has a vent. Microwave on high until soft (5 minutes at 1,100 watts or 9 minutes at 700 watts). Be careful of the steam. If needed, stir and microwave in 30-second bursts.
  • Stir in the rice until coated. Add the wine, 1 1/2 cups of the remaining broth, the porcini liquid, chopped porcini, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave on high for 8 minutes at 1,100 watts or 10 minutes at 700 watts. Stir, then add the last 1 cup broth. Cover and microwave on high until the rice is nearly tender but still has a slight bite (9 minutes at 1,100 watts or 15 minutes at 700 watts).
  • Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the Parmesan and parsley until creamy (thick but still pourable; add more broth if it is too stiff). Cover and rest for 2 minutes, then serve with extra Parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 767g | Calories: 896kcal | Carbohydrates: 145g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1587mg | Potassium: 1585mg | Fiber: 9.8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 7.5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; low-sodium chicken broth counted as beef broth, shiitake mushrooms counted as dried shiitake, Arborio rice counted as dry long-grain white rice. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.