Vegan Channel - Risotto con zucca e mandorle

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: nooch

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative to cheese.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Pour in vegetable broth gradually, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed.

Add diced butternut squash after the first ladle of broth and continue cooking.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Incorporate fresh thyme and sage, stirring well to combine.

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

Stir in nutritional yeast and lemon juice for added flavor.

Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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