Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Mushroom Risotto is a rich and comforting Italian rice dish traditionally made with Arborio rice, slowly cooked in broth with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and finished with butter and Parmesan cheese. This shortcut version often uses pre-cooked rice or a pressure cooker to achieve the classic creamy texture in a fraction of the time.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the rice and fats from the butter, cheese, and sometimes cream, with a moderate amount of protein from the mushrooms and dairy. A single serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing key nutrients like B vitamins, selenium, and calcium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1 mg
Copper	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Risotto's signature creaminess comes from the starch released by high-starch rice varieties like Arborio, a technique that is central to Italian culinary tradition. Nutritionally, mushrooms add a savory umami flavor and are a good source of antioxidants and vitamin D, especially if exposed to sunlight.