A creamy and delicious plant-based risotto featuring a flavorful cheezy sauce and colorful roasted broccoli. Perfect served with fresh rolls, toast, or cornbread muffins.
¼cupvegan parmesan or cheddar cheese to garnishoptional
salt and pepper to tasteoptional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Using the sauté function in a pressure cooker, sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes. Pour in a little broth to prevent sticking, as needed. You can also use vegan butter or oil, if desired.
Stir in the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and sauté for another minute. Pour in the broth and thyme. Press Cancel.
Lock the lid in place. Set for 8 minutes on high pressure; then allow the pressure to release naturally, or at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, scatter the broccoli florets evenly on a lined baking sheet. Cook in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until desired tenderness. This preserves the color and releases incredible flavor, while retaining firmness and preventing mushy broccoli.
Remove the lid and stir in the roasted broccoli, Mighty Cheez Sauce, parsley, and 1½ cups of milk. Adjust the seasonings, including salt and pepper, to taste. Add in additional milk if the risotto is too thick.
Garnish with shredded cheese, if desired, and serve!
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
After refrigerating or cooling, you may need to stir in a little plant milk, which brings the risotto back to a nice creamy texture.To cook this Broccoli-Cheez Risotto on the stove, roast the broccoli as instructed above. Sauté the onions and garlic in a large pot over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes. Stir in a little broth, if needed, to prevent sticking. Stir in the rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the broth and thyme, and cook until the rice is fully cooked and broth is absorbed, stirring frequently. Add in the Mighty Cheez Sauce, parsley, and a portion of the plant milk (one-half cup at a time), until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 25-30 minutes total. Stir in the roasted broccoli and serve.