Creamy Mushroom & Brown Rice Risotto
Nutritional Benefits
Rich in essential nutrients for baby's growthAge-appropriate texture and consistencyEasy to digest
Labels
heart-healthywhole grainvegetariangluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice (uncooked Arborio or short-grain brown rice)
- 10 oz Mushrooms (cremini or button, sliced)
- 4 cups Vegetable broth (low sodium, heated)
- 1 Onion (small, finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in the brown rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to lightly toast the grains.
- Step 4: Add about 1 cup of heated vegetable broth to the rice mixture. Stir constantly until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
- Step 5: Continue adding broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. This process will take about 20-25 minutes for brown rice to become tender and creamy.
- Step 6: Once the rice is tender and the risotto is creamy, remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using) and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 7: Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
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