Shroomy Delicata Squash Risotto Recipe
Delight in this creamy Shroomy Delicata Squash Risotto, a perfect vegan dinner option featuring the earthy flavors of shiitake mushrooms and the sweet, nutty taste of delicata squash. This risotto is cooked to perfection with Arborio rice, rich vegetable stock, and finished with a touch of vegan Parmesan cheese. Enjoy a comforting and nourishing meal that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 cups vegetable stock good quality
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1.5 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced (reserve 4 whole for garnish)
- 2 medium Delicata squash seeded and sliced into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ cup shredded vegan Parmesan cheese
- Fresh sage for garnish
- 1 tablespoon tamari
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and translucent. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in the sliced delicata squash and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and Arborio rice to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until the rice is slightly toasted, about 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vegan butter and add the white wine, cooking until it evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add the vegetable stock, 1 cup at a time, allowing the stock to be fully absorbed before adding the next cup. Stir continuously until the rice is tender and creamy, about 20 minutes. Stir in the shredded vegan Parmesan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix the reserved whole shiitake mushrooms with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of tamari. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes until crispy. Serve these crispy mushrooms on top of the risotto.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, feel free to add more vegan butter.
- Adjust the amount of salt based on your vegetable stock's saltiness.