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:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot (or ½ white onion), diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 100g / 1 cup button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 100g / ½ cup risotto rice
- Approx 500ml / 2 cups vegetable stock
- (Optional) ½ tbsp white wine vinegar*
- (Optional) 4 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes**
- Fresh parsley, to serve
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the shallot and garlic and cook on a medium-low heat until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for a further minute.
- 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.
- Once cooked, stir in the nutritional yeast (if using), stir in a handful of chopped fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
**Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavour but again, still works well when left out.
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