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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Risotto

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A comforting and creamy vegan mushroom risotto made with tender sautéed mushrooms and arborio rice, delivering rich umami flavor without any dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) arborio rice
  • 12 oz (340 grams) mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth, kept warm
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine (optional)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • ¼ cup (20 grams) nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Warm the vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over low heat, keeping it at a gentle simmer.
  2. Clean and slice the mixed mushrooms. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms with a pinch of salt and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add arborio rice to the skillet and stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast the grains.
  5. Pour in the white wine (or a ladle of warm broth if skipping wine) and stir until mostly absorbed.
  6. Add warm broth one ladle at a time (about ½ cup each), stirring gently and constantly until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding more. Continue for 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente.
  7. Fold in the sautéed mushrooms, vegan butter, nutritional yeast, and chopped thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 2 minutes. If too thick, stir in a splash of warm broth to loosen. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the vegetable broth warm throughout cooking to ensure even rice texture. Stir constantly but gently to release starch and achieve creaminess. Sauté mushrooms separately to concentrate flavor and avoid rubbery texture. If risotto becomes too thick or sticks, add more broth or water to loosen it.

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Keywords: vegan, mushroom risotto, creamy risotto, plant-based, comfort food, dairy-free, gluten-free

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