"cheesy" Vegan Risotto Recipe

Name: "cheesy" Vegan Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups uncooked arborio rice; ½ cup white wine; 2 cups frozen chopped spinach, cooked; ½ cup nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon vegan margarine; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups uncooked arborio rice
½ cup white wine
2 cups frozen chopped spinach, cooked
½ cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
salt and pepper

1
Bring the vegetable broth to a simmer in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat.
2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 T. of the olive oil.
3
Add the chopped garlic and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
4
Add the remaining 1 T. of olive oil and the rice, and, stirring constantly, cook until the rice is evenly coated and sounds like crispy rice cereal in the pan, making snapping and popping noises, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the wine, stirring constantly, until all of the liquid is completely absorbed.
6
Ladle 3/4 cup of the simmering broth into the rice and cook, continuing to stir, until most of the liquid is absorbed.Continue to add the broth in 3/4-cup increments, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before another addition, until the rice is translucent around the edges but still solid in the middle and the rice is a creamy consistency, about 20 minutes.
7
Add the spinach, nutritional yeast and dairy-free soy margarine and stir until well combined.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ cups vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, "cheesy" Vegan Risotto falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

"cheesy" Vegan Risotto

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