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- Serving size: 2 cups
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Umami-rich mushrooms and earthy asparagus are the dream team when it comes to risotto. Here, we combine these two powerhouse veggies with fragrant garlic, bright lemon juice, and herbaceous dill to create rich flavor in this classic Italian rice dish. Wholesome, fiber-rich brown rice replaces traditional Arborio and soaks up a savory combination of veggie stock and white wine until every grain becomes deliciously tender. The end result is a skillet full of creamy, veggie-packed rice that will satisfy your belly and soothe your soul. Add a sprinkling of cheesy nutritional yeast for the perfect finishing touch, and then dig in!
Tip: You can save veggie scraps to make your own broth. In an airtight container in your freezer, collect scraps from fresh mushrooms, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, squash, and herbs. Once you have 8 cups of scraps, place them in a large pot, cover with water, and simmer for 2 hours or until broth is flavorful. Strain and refrigerate or freeze broth.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cups halved or coarsely chopped mixed fresh mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster, and/or chanterelle)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup dry white wine or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups short grain brown rice
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine broth and 3 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to keep warm.
- In a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven cook mushrooms, onion, and garlic over medium 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding some of the hot broth, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Add wine; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wine has evaporated. Add rice; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until rice starts to smell nutty.
- Add ½ cup hot broth to rice mixture; stir frequently until all the broth has been absorbed. As broth is nearly absorbed, continue adding broth in ½-cup increments until rice is nearly tender, about 45 minutes. Add asparagus; cook 3 to 5 minutes more or until rice and asparagus are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast (if using) and serve with lemon wedges.
Per serving (2 cups): 389 calories, 86 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein, 3 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 10 g fiber, 8 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (6)
(5 from 3 votes)This. is. DELICIOUS. WOW i’ve been WFPB for 6 weeks and tried many recipes here, but omg this is so freaking good. Please try this if you like mushrooms & risotto. Trust the recipe! I didn’t have Wine so i just used the Veggie Broth as noted. I also added chic peas, and spinach as someone else did cuz why not! I did use 2 tblsp of the nutritional yeast and it turned out amazing, and so guilt free but has that comforting food feel. THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE!
This was so good. I made it tonight for my supper. Wish I had found it sooner. I’m going to try the risotto with vegetables next.
Are you concerned about the arsenic in brown rice? Is wild rice any better?
Hi Ann, It’s true that some rice products contain arsenic due to groundwater and soil contamination. It’s also true that brown rice absorbs more arsenic than white rice. Wild rice appears to have the same problems. Over at <a href="nutritionfacts.org" rel="nofollow ugc">nutritionfacts.org</a>, you’ll find a video series that dives deep into the topic and includes tips for reducing your exposure, including buying rice from regions with lower-arsenic soil, such as California. <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/01/how-much-arsenic-is-in-your-rice/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc">Consumer Reports </a>recommends choosing basmati rice grown in California, India, or Pakistan. We at FOK haven’t stopped eating brown rice, but we do pay attention to where our rice is grown while also diversifying our whole grain intake so it’s not all coming from rice.
Surprised at the inclusion of alcohol in the recipe
Hi Mario, Thanks for your query. In this recipe, you could use broth or alcohol. Because of the long cooking method, and because this is a small amount of alcohol, there is very little alcohol left by the time it's ready to serve.