Ultra Easy Garlic Risotto 🍽️

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter (use a neutral‑flavored vegan butter; can substitute olive oil)
• 1 small Shallot (finely minced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Arborio Rice (stir‑ring variety for creamy texture)
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth (keep warm on low heat)
• 1/4 cup Sun‑Dried Tomatoes (chopped; packed in oil, drained)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Vegan Parmesan (grated; optional for extra umami)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Finely mince the shallot and garlic, chop the sun‑dried tomatoes, and measure out the broth, rice, butter, herbs, and vegan parmesan.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat the saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter (or add 2 tbsp olive oil), then add the minced shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Add Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Toast the Rice

   Stir in the Arborio rice, coating each grain with the butter and aromatics. Toast for 1‑2 minutes until the edges become slightly translucent.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Gradual Broth Addition

   Add a ladleful of warm vegetable broth to the rice, stirring constantly. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladleful. Continue this process, adding broth a ladle at a time, for about 18‑20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Finish with Extras

   Stir in the chopped sun‑dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, and vegan parmesan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 2‑3 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Rest and Serve

   Remove the pan from heat, let the risotto rest for 2 minutes, then serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

10g

Fiber

2g