It’s vegan and gluten-free but does not skimp on creaminess! We love it for a weeknight meal when we’re feeling fancy but needing something easy. Just 10 ingredients required for this flavorful, satisfying dish. Let us show you how it’s done!
History of Risotto
Risotto is a rice-based dish that’s believed to have originated in Milan, Italy. The first version was called Risotto alla Milanese, and it was traditionally made with butter, onion, white wine, stock, salt, saffron, and Parmesan. Since then, many flavor variations have been created. One of those is lemon risotto and the following is our plant-based take!
How to Make Vegan Lemon Risotto
The ultimate dairy-free risotto starts with a flavorful broth! First we combine water and coconut milk for a creamy broth base, then add fresh herbs to infuse the broth with herby goodness! Turmeric is optional for a “lemony” color. For even more flavor, we sauté shallots and garlic in some vegan butter. Then we add a bit of lemon zest, sautéing to help it “bloom” and bring out the natural oils for BIG lemon flavor! A splash of white wine helps get all the caramelization (flavor!) off the pan and adds depth and sweetness to the dish. Then bit by bit, our lovely lemon and herb risotto comes to life! We add broth, mix, and wait, then we add broth, mix, and wait… We love how therapeutic stirring a risotto can be. Once the rice is creamy and tender, we add our fresh herbs, and we’re done! We hope you LOVE this lemon risotto. It’s:BrightFlavorfulSalty/sweetComfortingFresh& SO versatile!It’s perfect for making ahead (the yummiest leftovers) but is also a gorgeous dish to serve fresh! We love pairing risotto with asparagus, vegan meatballs, or baked salmon or cod.
More Vegan Risotto Recipes
Caramelized Shiitake Mushroom Risotto Mushroom and Leek Risotto (Vegan + GF) Creamy Vegetable Risotto (30 Minutes!) Vegan Risotto with Miso and Spring Vegetables
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
