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title: Mushroom & Chive Risotto
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/mushroom-chive-risotto-622614c690b10d34754030a2"
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
time required: 50 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Calorie Smart
  - Italian
  - Comfort Food
  - Risotto
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 47100
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rich and creamy, though some prefer extra seasoning or garlic for a bolder taste.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Requires 25 to 30 minutes of active stirring but is manageable for first-time risotto makers.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Mushroom%20Recipes/Button%20Mushrooms/mushroom-chive-risotto.avif"
---
In a #medium pot{}, combine @water{4%cups} and @veggie stock concentrate{2%packets}. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice @button mushrooms{8%oz}(thinly sliced). Halve, peel, and dice @yellow onion{1%unit}(diced). Peel and mince @garlic{2%cloves}(minced).

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add button mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy ~{5%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add yellow onion; cook, stirring, until slightly softened and lightly browned ~{2%minutes}. Add garlic, @arborio rice{1%cup}, and ½%tbsp plain @butter{1%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and rice is translucent ~{1%minute}. Season with salt and pepper.

Add ½%cup stock to pan with rice mixture; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock—adding ½%cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy ~{25%minutes}. Season generously with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, halve @grape tomatoes{5%oz} and mince @chives{2%tbsp}.

Once risotto is done, stir in button mushrooms, grape tomatoes, @garlic herb butter{2%packets}, half the @parmesan cheese{2%oz}, and half the chives (save the remaining Parmesan and chives for serving). Cook until tomatoes are softened ~{2%minutes}. Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of @chili flakes{1%tsp} if desired.

Divide risotto between bowls. Top with remaining chives and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes to taste. Serve.