A mid-priced veggie that 30% lighter than the average veggie meal and ranks in the 1th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein1/5
Lightness3/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Busy weeknights✓ Veggie lovers
✋ Skip if
✕ You're chasing high protein✕ You're doing keto / low-carb✕ You want high fiber
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Nutrition per serving
Protein8% · 10g
Carbs55% · 73g
Fat37% · 22g
2g
Fiber
550mg
Sodium
1.8g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
1th pctl
More protein than 1% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
1.8g /100cal
Leaner than 1% of meals
vs Veggie average
30% lighter
This560
Avg800
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✓ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider — check the package label before cooking.
Dietary✓ Under 650 Calories✓ Sodium Smart✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Onion
Button Mushrooms
Garlic
Parmesan Cheese
Grape Tomatoes
Icelandic Cod
Chives
Arborio Rice
Garlic Herb Butter
Chili Flakes
Black Pepper
Butter
Salt
Olive Oil
How to make it
1
In a medium pot, combine 4 cups water (7 cups for 4 servings) and stock concentrates. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.Wash and dry produce.Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Halve, peel, and dice onion. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until slightly softened and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.Add garlic, rice, and ½ TBSP plain butter (1 TBSP for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and rice is translucent, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4
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 risotto is creamy, 25-30 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less liquid for the risotto.Meanwhile, halve tomatoes. Mince chives.
5
Once risotto is done, stir in mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic herb butter, half the Parmesan, and half the chives (save remaining Parmesan and chives for serving). Cook until tomatoes are softened, 2-3 minutes. TIP: If risotto is too thick, stir in another splash of water or stock.Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of chili flakes if desired.
6
Divide risotto between bowls. Top with remaining chives and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes to taste. Serve.
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In a medium pot, combine 4 cups water (7 cups for 4 servings) and stock concentrates. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.Wash and dry produce.Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Halve, peel, and dice onion. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Step 2
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
3
Step 3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until slightly softened and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.Add garlic, rice, and ½ TBSP plain butter (1 TBSP for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and rice is translucent, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Step 4
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 risotto is creamy, 25-30 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less liquid for the risotto.Meanwhile, halve tomatoes. Mince chives.
5
Step 5
Once risotto is done, stir in mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic herb butter, half the Parmesan, and half the chives (save remaining Parmesan and chives for serving). Cook until tomatoes are softened, 2-3 minutes. TIP: If risotto is too thick, stir in another splash of water or stock.Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of chili flakes if desired.
6
Step 6
Divide risotto between bowls. Top with remaining chives and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes to taste. Serve.
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HelloFresh's Mushroom & Chive Risotto: 560 calories, 10g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. makes Mushroom & Chive Risotto one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 560 calories alongside 10g of protein, placing it at about 28 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.
Risotto is an Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish or vegetables. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
560Calories
10gProtein
73gCarbs
22gFat
2gFiber
550mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution28% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mushroom & Chive Risotto?
Mushroom & Chive Risotto contains 560 calories and 10 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Mushroom & Chive Risotto: 560 calories, 10g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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