This mushroom risotto is a recipe I make often. It’s quick, easy, guaranteed deliciousness. Why I haven’t posted it on the blog yet is beyond me…
And no, you don’t need any cheese to achieve this creamy texture and full flavour!
I usually just make it with vegetable stock cubes but lately have been using my gut-healing vegetable broth which is not only more nutritional but adds a wonderful flavour. I also recommend mushroom stock, if you happen to have some.
For a subtle cheesy flavour, I often add nutritional yeast – you can buy this in health food stores or online but don’t worry if you can’t find it. It’s still delicious without it!
This risotto is:
Creamy Mushroom Risotto (Vegan + GF)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot or 1/2 white onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 100 g / 1 cup button mushrooms thinly sliced
- 100 g / 1/2 cup risotto rice
- Approx 500ml / 2 cups vegetable stock
- Optional 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar *
- Optional 4 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes **
- Fresh parsley to serve
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the shallot and garlic and cook on a medium-low heat until softened.
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Add the mushrooms and cook for a further minute.
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Stir in the risotto rice and immediately pour in the stock and vinegar (if using). Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked. Add more hot water, if necessary.
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Once cooked, stir in the nutritional yeast (if using), stir in a handful of chopped fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
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Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*White wine vinegar adds extra flavour but it still works well without it.
**Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavour but again, still works well when left out.
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