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Butternut Squash and Mushroom Risotto

Warm up with this creamy, dairy-free winter risotto.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups butternut squash diced
  • 1/2 white onion chopped
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 cup white mushrooms chopped
  • 4 cups mushroom or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp shredded vegan parm for topping, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan.
  • Add onion and butternut squash. Cover with lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, until soft.
  • Add mushrooms and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add in arborio rice and make sure pan is evenly covered. Let sit for a couple of minutes until you hear snapping noises.
  • Stir in a 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Let cook for about 6-8 minutes, until all broth has absorbed (stirring every minute or so).
  • Repeat 6 more times until the last 3 cups of broth are absorbed
  • Stir in nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.
  • Top with parmesan and serve immediately!
Keyword appetizer, dinner, healthy, risotto, veggies