11 Vegetarian Risottos to Relish Any Night of the Week
Dana Sandonato
Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!
Craving something vegetarian or vegan for dinner that truly satisfies? Turn to cheesy, creamy, and oh-so-dreamy risotto. You'll find a recipe that suits your taste whether you're in the mood for something traditional, a veggie-packed version, or a veganized delight that makes use of alternative milks and dairy-free cheeses. One thing's for certain — these dishes are *magical.* Scroll on to see for yourself!
Pumpkin Farro Risotto With Roasted Winter Vegetables: One of the best ways to warm up on a chilly winter evening is with this creamy farro risotto filled with roasted carrots, potatoes, and earthy beets.
(via Vegetarian Ventures)
Beetroot Barley Risotto With Roasted Carrots: Say hello to your new favorite comfort food with this ruby-hued barley risotto cooked with beetroot, roasted carrots, dry white wine, and a smidgen of maple syrup. (via Lauren Caris Cooks)
Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto: This bad boy is what vegan dreams are made of with its cashew-based cheese sauce, hearty riced cauliflower, and robust mushrooms. It's also Paleo and Whole30-friendly. (via Paleo Gluten Free Eats)
Sweet Potato Coconut Buckwheat Risotto: You'll want to curl up with this bowl of rich and buttery buckwheat risotto all winter long with its wholesome sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and vegan Parmesan. (via Full of Plants)
Black Garlic and Mushroom Risotto: The sweet and almost balsamic-like flavor of black garlic shines in this risotto along with meaty shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms. (via The Missing Lokness)
Ginger Turmeric Carrot Risotto: If you love carrot and ginger soup, you'll fall for this vegan risotto. Top it with some pumpkin and sesame seeds for crunch! (via The Mostly Healthy)
Green Goddess Risotto: With a medley of peas, asparagus, herbs, and pea tendrils, this nutty Green Goddess goodness will have you eating way more than your recommended daily dose of greens. (via The Devil Wears Parsley)
Paleo Chili Garlic Cauliflower Risotto Bowls: This cauliflowerfaux-sotto promises you won't miss the rice with its velvety texture and punchy chili garlic sauce that'll have you licking the bowl clean. (via Cotter Crunch)
Vegetarian Mushroom, Spinach, and Quinoa Risotto With Oven-Poached Eggs: When your love for quinoa knows no bounds, using it in a veg-filled risotto is pretty much the best idea ever. (via Supergolden Bakes)
Quinoa Risotto With Delicata Squash and Roasted Radishes: Delicata squash is super versatile, but we're convinced it belongs in this fun spin on risotto with roasted radishes forever. (via Pumpkin and Peanut Butter)
Tomato and Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto: Bring warming Mediterranean flavors to your pan with roasted tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, rich balsamic vinegar, and veganized Parmesan. This is definitely a weeknight dinner made easy. (via Wallflower Kitchen)
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Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!