Vegan Mushroom Risotto | Creamy Indulgence at Its Best

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Vegan Mushroom Risotto | Creamy Indulgence at Its Best

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    How about a creamy mushroom risotto for dinner? With Vetain’s recipe, you can enjoy a delicious vegan mushroom risotto on the couch tonight!

    Nutritional values per serving

    Ergibt 4 Portionen
    Kalorien 410
    Kohlenhydrate 47 g
    Fette 20 g
    Fiber 3 g
    Protein 6 g

    ZUTATEN

    Portionen
    • 62.5 g risotto rice
    • 62.5 g fresh mushrooms
    • 0.25 onion
    • 0.5 garlic cloves
    • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
    • 30 ml white wine (vegan!) or more vegetable broth & a splash of vinegar
    • 175 ml hot vegetable broth (important to keep the cooking process consistent)
    • 0.75 tbsp vegan butter
    • 7.5 g vegan parmesan substitute or 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • salt
    • pepper
    • optional: 20 g dried porcini mushrooms (then only 200 g fresh mushrooms)

    • Toppings

    • fresh parsley, vegan parmesan, freshly ground black pepper

    • Notes

    • Missing an ingredient? No problem! Below you’ll find a substitution table with alternatives for the listed ingredients!

    Instructions

    1 If you’re using dried mushrooms, soak them in 200 ml of hot water for 30 minutes. Save the soaking water, use it later as a substitute for broth, and chop the mushrooms finely.
    2

    Peel and finely chop the garlic and onion. Clean and finely chop the mushrooms.
    3

    Toast the mushrooms in a pot without oil over medium heat. Once they release all their liquid, add oil and continue with step 3.
    4

    Add the onions and after 2–3 minutes the garlic. Let everything sauté briefly. After another minute, add the rice.
    5 Fry this mixture while stirring for 2–3 minutes, then deglaze with white wine (or vinegar if using the alcohol-free version).
    6 Let the wine evaporate almost completely and reduce the heat to low (around 2 out of 5).
    7

    Add about one ladle of hot vegetable broth (just enough to cover the rice) and let the risotto simmer uncovered until almost all the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently!
    8 Then add more broth and repeat the process until all the broth is used up. This takes about 20 minutes in total.
    9 When the last bit of broth is almost absorbed, taste the risotto to check if it’s al dente. If it’s still too firm, add a bit more broth. Otherwise, move on to the next step:
    10

    Stir in the vegan butter and vegan parmesan (grated), season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for another 3–5 minutes. Buon appetito!

    Recipe Note

    Got all your ingredients ready? Then nothing stands in the way of your vegan mushroom risotto!

     

    What Is Risotto?

    Risotto is a traditional Italian rice dish and a true classic! Originally from northern Italy, it’s now loved all over the world. The traditional base ingredients usually include risotto rice (typically Arborio, a short-grain variety), onions, garlic, white wine, broth, butter, and parmesan. The rice ends up slightly firm to the bite but still soft and creamy when combined with the other ingredients.
    Risotto is often considered tricky or time-consuming, but it’s actually quite simple – you just need to follow the vegan mushroom risotto recipe closely.
    The key to perfect risotto? Constant stirring and patience. That’s what makes your vegan mushroom risotto creamy, rich, and full of flavor. It’s not a 5-minute dish – it’s one that requires love, time, and a touch of Italian passion.


    Vegan Mushroom Risotto to Suit Your Taste

    Risotto is versatile and can be served as a main course or with sides.
    What goes well with risotto?
    A fresh salad, savory grilled vegetables, sautéed asparagus, antipasti, or some bread pair beautifully with risotto.

    When it comes to vegan mushroom risotto recipes, you have two main options: cook with fresh or dried mushrooms – or combine both:

    Risotto with fresh mushrooms: Your risotto will taste lighter with a tender texture, though the flavor will be milder.

    Porcini risotto with dried mushrooms: The flavor becomes deeper and more intense, though dried mushrooms are often pricier.

    Vegan mushroom risotto with both dried and fresh mushrooms: You’ll get a perfect mix of rich flavor and great texture.

    Which mushrooms you use – porcini, champignons, or a mix – is up to you. Let this vegan mushroom risotto recipe become your own!


    Risotto Without …

    Wondering if you can make this dish without certain ingredients? Here are some tips:

    Mushroom risotto without wine?
    If kids are eating, skip the wine and use more broth. A splash of vinegar adds acidity similar to wine – don’t worry, you won’t taste it in the end!

    Risotto without risotto rice?
    That’s tough – there’s no true 1:1 replacement. The best result comes from real risotto rice. In a pinch, you can use barley, spelt, emmer, couscous, bulgur, millet, polenta, or long-grain rice, but nothing matches Arborio rice’s creamy texture.

    Risotto without cheese?
    Easy! Use nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor or vegan parmesan alternatives to keep it 100% plant-based and flavorful.

     

    Risotto Variations

    Not in the mood for mushrooms? You can easily adapt this vegan risotto recipe by swapping ingredients. Here are five delicious variations:

    • Risotto alla Milanese – with saffron and parmesan, the classic version

    • Risotto agli Asparagi – springtime risotto with green or white asparagus, a great alternative to asparagus with hollandaise

    • Risotto ai Quattro Formaggi – extra cheesy with a mix of four vegan cheeses

    • Risotto al Pomodoro – light and summery, with tomatoes, herbs, and a drizzle of basil oil

    • Risotto alla Zucca – cozy pumpkin risotto, perfect for the colder months

    But our favorite will always be the vegan mushroom risotto (Risotto ai Funghi) – the perfect balance of creaminess, depth, and comfort.

     

    Substitution Table

    Don’t have everything on hand? No worries! Here’s a substitution table to help you tailor this vegan risotto recipe to your taste:

    • Risotto rice → hard to replace, but alternatives include barley, spelt, emmer, couscous, bulgur, millet, polenta, or long-grain rice

    • Fresh mushrooms → any other mushrooms

    • Onion → shallots

    • Olive oil → other plant-based oils or vegan butter

    • White wine (vegan!) → non-alcoholic wine, broth & a splash of vinegar

    • Dried porcini mushrooms → other dried mushrooms

    Our mushroom risotto is vegan, but of course, you can use non-vegan ingredients if you wish!

     

    Inhalt

      ZUTATEN

      Portionen
      • 62.5 g risotto rice
      • 62.5 g fresh mushrooms
      • 0.25 onion
      • 0.5 garlic cloves
      • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
      • 30 ml white wine (vegan!) or more vegetable broth & a splash of vinegar
      • 175 ml hot vegetable broth (important to keep the cooking process consistent)
      • 0.75 tbsp vegan butter
      • 7.5 g vegan parmesan substitute or 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
      • salt
      • pepper
      • optional: 20 g dried porcini mushrooms (then only 200 g fresh mushrooms)

      • Toppings

      • fresh parsley, vegan parmesan, freshly ground black pepper

      • Notes

      • Missing an ingredient? No problem! Below you’ll find a substitution table with alternatives for the listed ingredients!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      No! That would remove the starchy layer around the rice grain — and you need that starch for the creamy sauce. If you wash it off, your vegan mushroom risotto will still taste good, but it won’t be as wonderfully creamy.

      A traditional mushroom risotto recipe isn’t vegan, as it typically contains cheese and other animal-based ingredients. In our version of the classic, we skip all animal products — making our mushroom risotto fully vegan and suitable for many different diets.

      If you want your vegan mushroom risotto to be higher in protein, you can stir in a little neutral Vetain protein powder just before serving. Keep in mind that the powder absorbs moisture and will make the sauce less creamy, so feel free to add a bit more broth to balance it out.

      Risotto rice is naturally gluten-free; however, it’s still a good idea to look for a “gluten-free” label, as cross-contamination can occur during processing. You should also make sure that other ingredients, such as vegetable broth, are gluten-free. That way, your mushroom risotto can be both vegan and gluten-free!