Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto
Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto is luxuriously creamy without dairy, showcasing tender baby bella mushrooms infused with thyme and a gentle lift from dry white wine. Each bite is rich with umami and a silky, starchy finish from Arborio rice, perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant meatless main course. Serve it hot when you want something comforting yet refined.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 72
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the vegetable stock into a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and keep it warm.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and garlic, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the Arborio rice to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring often, until the rice is opaque and smells slightly toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the white wine; cook until it evaporates, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Begin stirring in the reserved warm vegetable stock, one cup at a time; let each addition be fully absorbed before adding the next, stirring continuously. Continue adding the broth gradually, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender and creamy, about 20 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Calories 683.6 kcal High 34%
- Protein 9.73 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 114.67 g 42%
- Total Fat 14.16 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 298.18 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 10.09 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 5.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 208.55 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 8.67 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 1174.67 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 35.13 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 19.55 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Plant Based Mushroom Risotto is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Black Pepper, Celery, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 683.6 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Black Pepper, Celery, Dried Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 683.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto healthy?
- Plant-Based Mushroom Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 683.6 calories and 9.73 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 298.18 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required