Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal Review

Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal

Risotto has long been one of our favorite comfort foods. It’s not quite mac & cheese, but it can be a great thing to eat when you’re not feeling great. Of course, starchy, creamy rice dishes aren’t always the best choice for your health or your waistline. The Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal is a (slightly) healthier risotto alternative.

Like many of the frozen skillet meals we’ve tried, this risotto came out of the bag in one giant frozen clump. While this made it difficult to cook at first, it came apart pretty easily with a little bit of heat. Before long, our risotto was no longer in clump form, and after that, it was pretty simple to cook.

Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal

Fresh Thyme doesn’t quite nail the appealing creamy texture of freshly cooked risotto here. The rice is a little on the stiffer side; this feels more like a standard rice dish than a full-fledged risotto. This might be because the dish is made with brown rice rather than the Italian short-grain rice that’s usually used for risotto. It could also be because this meal is a little less decadent and a little more healthy. A full bag clocks in at just 520 calories.

Even though this might not be a perfect risotto, it is a tasty dish. The chunks of butternut squash add tons of flavor to the meal, and the light seasoning of nutmeg, salt, and pepper help kick it up a notch. Even though this is a cheese sauce, the meal is far less cheesy than you might expect. It’s a lighter and healthier meal that would be great as a side dish. If you want to treat yourself to something indulgent, however, there are better frozen risottos out there.

Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal isn’t really the sort of thing we crave when we think of risotto. It doesn’t really deliver on the creaminess front. Still, if you like rice and butternut squash, and you don’t mind a hint of nutmeg, this isn’t a bad meal. If you’re looking for a healthy side or a fall-friendly rice dish, this is a solid option.

To learn more about the nutrition content, ingredients, or cooking instructions for this frozen meal, check out our package scans below.

Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal
Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal
Fresh Thyme Brown Rice Risotto Skillet Meal
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