Risotto With Oyster Mushrooms

Risotto With Oyster Mushrooms

A fragrant and hearty rice dish featuring meaty oyster mushrooms and a blend of fresh herbs. This simplified version uses basmati rice instead of traditional arborio, making it an accessible weeknight dinner while maintaining delicious flavors from the mushrooms and aromatic herbs.
For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine when cooking the mushrooms.Can be served as a main dish or as a side.For added texture, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice until water runs clear and drain well.
  2. Finely chop the onions and garlic.
  3. Clean and slice the oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  6. Add chopped onions and sauté until becoming translucent, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  8. Add oyster mushrooms and vegetable seasoning. Cook until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Add rice and salt, stir to combine.
  10. Add water (twice the volume of rice), bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
  11. Simmer for about 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  12. Add all herbs (parsley, celery, marjoram, oregano, thyme, and rosemary).
  13. Stir gently to combine and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  14. Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired.
  15. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  16. When reheating, add a splash of water to prevent the rice from drying out.

Notes

  • For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine when cooking the mushrooms.
  • Can be served as a main dish or as a side.
  • For added texture, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (300 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8 g
10%
Saturated Fat 1 g
5%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 400 mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 20 g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4 g
16%
Protein 3 g
6%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically