• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

VegKitchen logo

  • Vegan Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Baking and Sweets
    • Breakfast
    • Main Dishes
    • Pasta and Noodles
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Wraps
    • Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups, Stews, and Chilis
    • Snacks and Dips
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Canning and Preserving
    • Cheese-y Delights
    • Global Recipes
    • Raw Vegan
    • Slow-Cooker
  • Vegan Living
    • Vegan Substitutions Guide
    • Green Kitchen
    • Healthy Eating Tips
    • Food and Produce Guides
    • Vegan Food Hacks
    • Kid Friendly
    • Vegan Product Reviews
    • More Vegan Living
  • About
  • Shop Cookbooks
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Vegan Living
  • Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Freebie!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegan Living
    • Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Freebie!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Vegan Recipes

    Vegan Risotto Recipes

    Published: Feb 24, 2017 · Updated: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Vegan risotto can be tough to make. Traditional risotto recipes call for a lot of dairy, which makes creating a good vegan version a challenge. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy this classic Italian dish senza formaggio.

    Here are some exciting risotto recipes that are delicious, satisfying, and totally vegan.

    Farro Risotto With Wild Mushrooms and Asparagus

    vegan risotto
    Image: Oh My Veggies

    Farro is part of the whole grain of wheat and it's full of health benefits. And this recipe uses it instead of rice for a delicious alternate take on risotto. The farro gives it a satisfying, chewy texture. And the asparagus adds some crispy greens.

    It's definitely worth making when you're in the mood for a warm, healthy meal.

    Miso Risotto

    vegan risotto recipes
    Image: Serious Eats

    This recipe from Serious Eats adds miso paste to the vegan risotto, which gives it an extra bit of hearty flavor, and a creamier consistency. And after all, creamy is what you want when it comes to a good risotto. But if you can get that texture without dairy, and get an element of the salty, savory miso in there?

    Sign me up.

    Baked Butternut Squash and Champagne Risotto

    Vegan Risotto
    Image: Oh My Veggies

    This is a really cool recipe for a couple of reasons. First, it adds a little champagne and butternut squash to the risotto for a unique and sophisticated flavor. Second, it's a baked risotto, so you won't be spending half an hour stirring the pot with the recipe.

    It's an easy and fun meal to whip up, plus you can drink whatever's left of the champagne while you make it.

    Winter Vegetable Risotto

    vegan risotto
    Image: Youtube/forksoverknives

    This vegan adaptation of risotto aims to replicate that creamy, cheesy consistency you know and love with risotto with vegan ingredients. Instead of cheese, it's full of blended cashews and coconut oil.

    The result is a creamy winter dish with all of the dairy flavor and texture but none of the guilt.

    Lemony Asparagus Risotto

    vegan risotto
    Image: Oh My Veggies

    This recipe for lemony risotto adds a zesty citrus kick to your vegan risotto. It adds a bright note to the rustic flavor of this simple dish. It's a way to make a classic comfort food just a little bit more complex, without separating it from its roots.

    Quinoa Risotto

    Quinoa Risotto
    Image: Oh My Veggies

    This quinoa risotto is an interesting take on the dish. Instead of using rice, it's made with everyone's favorite super-grain, quinoa.

    And the advantage of making quinoa risotto is you get a lot of extra nutrients by swapping out the grain. And the addition of roasted root vegetables gives the flavor profile an extra bit of depth in this dish.

    Mushroom And Leek Risotto

    vegan risotto
    Image: Minimalist Baker

    This is a super-easy vegan risotto recipe from the minimalistbaker.com. It only calls for eight ingredients and about thirty minutes to make. But it still has a complex and delicious taste, combining the hearty taste of sauteed mushrooms with the sweetness of caramelized leeks.

    It's a great recipe for a quick dinner at the end of a busy day.

    Pumpkin and Sage Risotto

    vegan risotto
    Image: Oneingredientchef

    This recipe from One Ingredient Chef is a mix of delicious pumpkin and sage for an incredibly unique, but still easy entree in the field of vegan risotto.

    It's definitely worth taking the time to make on an autumn afternoon.

    Lemon and Toasted Almond Risotto

    vegan risotto
    Photography by AntoniaJames/Food 52

    This recipe from Food52 combines the bright taste of citrus with the crunchy texture of toasted almonds. It's a really unique and engaging recipe that's really healthy. It's not quite as full of nutrients as the quinoa risotto from earlier, but it's close.

    Mint And Green Pea Risotto

    vegan risotto
    Photography by Chef_Mel/ Food52

    This is another recipe from Food52, and it's a pretty unique entry in terms of vegan risotto. It uses a base of mint and peas for a green color and minty taste. Topped with some sliced tomatoes it's a great meal for a warm summer afternoon.

    No matter which of these great recipes you go with, or all of them, give vegan risotto a try. It's a tasty and versatile dish that can combine with almost any flavor. So let us know some of your favorite risotto recipes or ideas. Or tell us how one of these went for you in the comments.

    More Vegan Recipes

    • sun dried tomato olive tapenade
      Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
    • vegan fudgesicles
      Vegan Fudgesicles
    • vegan sloppy joes
      Vegan Sloppy Joes - with Pinto Beans and Quinoa!
    • tomato corn gazpacho
      Fresh Tomato Corn Gazpacho

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lyndon Samuel says

      February 27, 2017 at 9:32 am

      This is great

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    nicole malik from vegkithen.com

    Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm the creator behind VegKitchen, and the author of the popular cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking. Learn more about me here.

    More about me →

    vegan substitution chart

    Featured Recipes

    • recipes for a vegan Christmas dinner menu
      Best Vegan Christmas Recipes
    • vegan christmas cookies
      Vegan Christmas Cookies
    • vegan irish stew
      Old-Fashioned Vegan Stew
    • vegan breakfast casseroles
      10 Make-Ahead Vegan Breakfast Casseroles
    • Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
    • vegan jalapeno poppers
      Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Shop Cookbooks
    • Free Vegan Cheat Sheet
    • About Us
    • Work with Me
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

    Still hungry? Check out our delicious family of blogs.


    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Hook & Porter Media