A flavorful and hearty vegan risotto featuring roasted vegetables and fresh basil, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
1tbspolive oil(for roasting)
1largered onion(diced)
3clovesgarlic(minced)
225grisotto rice Arborio
1tbspbalsamic vinegar
250gpassata or chopped tomatoes
250mlvegetable stock
6sun-dried tomatoessun-dried tomatoes(chopped into small chunks)
1small bunchfresh basil(torn)
to tasteSalt and pepper
to serveOptional vegan parmesan or nooch
Additional vegetables
1tbspolive oil(for roasting)
300gcherry tomatoes
2mediumred bell peppers
1largecourgette zucchini
a pinchsalt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 30 minutes.
In a large pan, sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add risotto rice and vinegar; stir for 30 seconds. Gradually add passata and vegetable stock, allowing each addition to absorb before adding the next, cooking for about 20 minutes.
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and roasted vegetables; cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat, then fold in basil, salt, pepper, and vegan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add extra vegan cheese or a drizzle of olive oil for creaminess.