Mushroom and Leek Risotto (Vegan + GF) | Minimalist Baker Recipes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat.

Melt olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent.

Ladle in warm vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed before adding more.

Continue adding broth and stirring for about 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente.

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