What kind of mushrooms should I use?

Any combination of wild mushrooms like shiitake, porcini, or portobello work well.

Can I get a vegan version?

Yes, substitute the cheese with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.

It takes about 25-30 minutes to cook risotto perfectly.

Grains

A creamy and savory risotto made with wild mushrooms and arborio rice, perfect as a comfort food.

Per 100 g

160 kcal

1 cup

290 kcal

(180 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
5.2 g / 100g	28.6 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 67% · Fat 21%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (180 g, 290 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 71 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Wild Mushroom Risotto is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Wild Mushroom Risotto	160	5.2 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

6/10

Moderate in calories, it's filling and satisfying, especially for mushroom lovers.

What kind of mushrooms should I use?: Any combination of wild mushrooms like shiitake, porcini, or portobello work well.
Can I get a vegan version?: Yes, substitute the cheese with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
How long does it take to cook risotto?: It takes about 25-30 minutes to cook risotto perfectly.

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