The Best Vegan Mushroom Risotto

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The best vegan mushroom risotto you'll ever try! Creamy, velvety, and bursting with savory goodness, it's just like classic risotto but dairy-free and vegan. Includes tips to help you nail the perfect vegan risotto every time.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 1 hour
5 from 187 votes

One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is risotto, and this Vegan Mushroom Risotto has been my favorite version the last few years.

With the perfect velvety and creamy texture and layers of deep savoriness from browned mushrooms and miso butter, it’s a show stopping dish to serve guests or on date night.

Plus, this post is packed with all the tips and tricks for making excellent risotto I’ve learned since the first time I made it (16 years ago in my college apartment!).

Table of Contents
1. Why this recipe works
2. Ingredient notes
3. Step-by-step instructions
4. Tips for making this recipe
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. Recipe card with notes

creamy, velvety vegan mushroom risotto in a green bowl with spoon dug in on a dark green table.

Why this recipe works

The perfect risotto texture.

TLDR: This vegan risotto has peak risotto texture: velvety and creamy, not soggy and mushy, thanks to a few key techniques.

After making risotto for over 15 years, I’ve picked up a lot of tricks and cleared up a lot of myths!

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Myth 1: Stir risotto constantly.

Reality: This can make risotto gluey or gummy. Instead, this risotto gets stirred about every 30 seconds, leaving it with a perfectly velvety but not gluey consistency.

Myth 2: Cook risotto until completely soft.

Reality: Risotto is rice, not porridge. It should be creamy and somewhat soft but not overly soft. This risotto is also cooked until al dente, leaving you with a creamy but lovely texture that almost melts in your mouth but doesn’t feel like baby food.

Myth 3: You can cook the vegetables and rice together.

Reality: Doing so (1) it makes it difficult to stir the rice, so your rice texture won’t turn out great and (2) the vegetables (here, mushrooms) get soggy and overcook.

Instead, this risotto recipe cooks the mushrooms separately so they retain their lovely meaty texture (and the rice also gets to keep its beautiful velvety texture).

Serious savory flavor.

Traditional risotto has a generous amount of umami from the dairy-based butter and parmesan cheese (sometimes, more than 1 cheese is added). To make up for that, I rely on a few ingredients.

Miso butter: It’s made with vegan butter and white miso paste, and it mimics the rich savoriness found in dairy-based ingredients so well, turning this vegan risotto an outrageous flavor bomb.

It’s also simple to make: just cream softened vegan butter with room temperature miso with a fork!

Lots of mushrooms! Mushrooms are a natural source of umami, so the more, the better (within reason). I also like to use a few varieties of mushrooms that have a meatier taste/feeling, like shiitakes, maitakes, and oyster mushrooms.

creamy vegan risotto with mushrooms in a ceramic bowl on a blue surface.

Ingredient notes

Ingredients in bowls for vegan mushroom risotto, each ingredient labeled.

Mushrooms. We use a lot of mushrooms (20 ounces, to be exact) in this recipe! You definitely don’t need to use all of the mushroom varieties I use, but aim for at least 2 different kinds of mushrooms for texture and taste variety.

Tips for buying: If you can, look for varieties besides standard white button mushrooms (the least flavorful). More on this in the FAQ section.

White Miso Paste. Miso is one those superstar ingredients that adds so much savory oomph to vegan dishes in a wholesome way. It’s a fermented soybean paste, so it’s a rich source of naturally occuring umami.

Tips for buying: I use white miso (AKA shiro miso), the mildest kind of miso. If you can only find darker miso (e.g, red miso), add a bit less to prevent overwhelming the other flavors.

Vegan Butter. The miso butter takes this recipe from good to wow-worthy mushroom risotto. It adds an indescribably rich flavor and mouthfeel tha’ll have your taste buds screaming “THERE’S A PARTY IN MY MOUTH!”

Tips for buying: Earth Balance buttery sticks are a widely available vegan butter. I also like Miyoko’s butter (cashew-based so it cooks a bit differently) and Country Crock Plant Butter.

Leeks. Many risotto dishes start by sautéing onions or shallots, but my preference is leeks because the mushroom-leek combination is irresistible: nutty and earthy meets sweet, mild, delicate flavors in an electric fusion.

Substitute: About 2 small yellow onions or 6 large shallots.

Arborio Rice or Carnaroli Rice. Arborio, a medium-grain white rice, is most commonly used for risotto, at least in the U.S., as it’s widely available. It works great here.

If you can find Carnaroli rice (a short-grain rice) it makes for the creamiest risotto (it’s known as the “king of risotto” rice!). It releases its starch mostly slowly, which makes for a super-creamy risotto.

And on practical grounds, it’s harder to overcook than Arborio rice. Find it online or at specialty stores/Italian grocers.

White Wine. Most risotto recipes add a dry white wine after the rice is toasted. It enhances all the other flavors and adds a subtle punch of acidity to cut through the creamy richness.

Substitute: Don’t consume alcohol? (1) Skip this step and start adding the veg broth to the pot after toasting the rice. OR, (2) replace some of the acidity by adding a nice splash of white wine vinegar when you ladle in the broth (any time during the risotto process).

Vegetable Broth. I typically make risotto with store-bought vegetable broth to keep things quick. If you make or have homemade broth, it’s always a welcome addition.

Flavor boost tip 1: For incredible meaty flavors to complement the mushrooms, use a vegan “chicken” broth seasoning or something like Better than Bullion. These are quite salty, so I usually use a bit less of them than called for on the package instructions.

Flavor boost tip 2: And for truly phenomenal risotto, make this recipe with the homemade Mushroom Broth from my cookbook, The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook!

beautiful food photo of wild mushroom varieties, including chanterelle mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms.

Step-by-step instructions

Slice and tear your mushrooms.

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat with some olive oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms. Cook for 8-9 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until nicely browned.

Reduce heat to medium. Add the thyme and half of the garlic; season with salt. Cook for 2-4 minutes, then add in the miso butter.

Stir the miso butter into the mushrooms to incorporate. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.

Dice the leeks and wash them (see FAQ section for instructions). 

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or deep sauté pan. Add the leeks and remaining garlic. Cook 2-3 minutes until leeks have just softened.

Add the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Deglaze the pot with the white wine and cook for a few minutes until the smell of booze wears off.

Start ladling in the vegetable broth, 1 cup at a time. Stir frequently but not constantly. Add another cup of broth once most of the liquid has been absorbed and stir again.

Repeat the process of ladling in broth and stirring until the rice is somewhat soft but still al dente (see Tips section on how to determine when risotto is done).

Add the sauteed miso mushrooms to the risotto.

Stir the mushrooms to combine. Add vegan parmesan (optional) and season to taste with salt/pepper. Serve immediately.

vegan risotto with mushrooms in a large dutch oven with a wooden spoon dug into the risotto.

Tips for making the best vegan risotto

Making risotto can be intimidating, but once you get familiar with these tips, it’s pretty straightforward. And you don’t need dairy to make risotto creamy. Rather properly cooking the rice–as outlined in the tips below–is the secret!

Use hot vegetable broth.

Warm up your broth in a separate saucepan on the stove. No need to vigorously boil, but make sure you’re adding hot broth to cook the rice. Adding cold or room temp broth –>> the rice cooks unevenly (i.e., some rice grains will be firm and others will be soft).

And add the broth gradually.

Don’t be tempted to pour in the broth all at once. When rice is flooded with a ton of liquid, it’s akin to just boiling rice. Boiled rice does not equal creamy risotto.

In contrast, ladling in the broth over time forces the rice grains to get cozy and agitate each other, unlocking the natural starch found in medium or short-grain rice. Starches release = creaminess.

Deglaze the pot.

When you pour the wine into the rice, use the liquid to scrape up any bits of food stuck to the bottom of the pot. This not only infuses more flavor into the risotto but also makes it easier to stir, ensuring the rice doesn’t stick.

Stir often but not constantly. Don’t stir risotto constantly. Instead, aim to stir it about every 30 seconds. Stirring constantly aerates the rice >> gluey texture.

Once the broth is mostly absorbed, that’s when you add the next ladle of broth.

Cook until al dente, not overcooked and mushy. There’s a misconception that risotto should be very soft and requires 45 minutes of stirring. Not so.

Risotto should be creamy and somewhat soft but still al dente. After you add the first ladle of broth, it shouldn’t take much longer than 20 minutes.

Not sure what al dente should taste/feel like? Do the smear test outlined in this article.

Place a grain of rice on a cutting board and smush it with your finger. The grain should smear fairly smooth but you should still be able to see a bit of the white, al dente center of the rice.

Get those mushrooms meaty browned.

A lot of mushroom risotto recipes just briefly cook the mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes. BUT, if you want the mushrooms to shine, you gotta allow them to sear and brown beautifully. Use medium-high heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. This is also one of the secrets behind my fan-favorite Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff.

a blue dutch oven filled with vegan risotto with mushrooms with a wooden spoon dug into the risotto.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you tell when risotto is done?

Generally, it shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes after you add the first ladle of broth. The risotto should be creamy and somewhat soft but still have a bite to it. But the time will vary a bit based on the type of pot you use, the heat level, the temperate of your broth, etc. so you need to cook with your eyes and senses.

Still not sure? Use the smear test:
Place a grain of rice on a cutting board and smush it with your finger. The grain should smear fairly smooth but you should still be able to see a bit of the white, al dente center of the rice. Check out this risotto smear guide test for photos.

What kind of mushrooms are best for this risotto?

If you can, use a variety of mushrooms so you get textural (and taste) contrast. 

I typically use some amount of cremini mushrooms: they’re inexpensive and more flavorful than white button mushrooms. And then I throw in with some more exotic varieties like shiitake (available at most grocery stores), oyster, maitake, beech, king trumpet, and/or chanterelles depending on what’s available.

You can usually find these kinds of mushrooms at farmers markets, well-stocked grocery stores like Whole Foods and Sprouts, as well as farmers markets and Asian grocery stores. 

What kind of white wine should I use for risotto?

A crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio.

To look up vegan-friendly wines, use Barnivore.com. Some vegan-friendly brands that are commonly available include Layer Cake Wines, Santa Margherita, Justin, Bonterra, Decoy, and Murphy Goode. 

How do you clean leeks?

Leeks are dirty things so wash properly! First, peel away the papery outer layer or two. Trim off the roots. Lob off the dark green tops. Freeze them for soups or stews.

Slice the leeks vertically in half (in quarters, if large), then dice them. Add to a large bowl of cold water.
Use your hands to swish the leeks around in the water to loosen dirt.

Then use your hands or a slotted spoon to scoop the leeks out of the water (don’t drain the leeks, or the loosened dirt will go back in the leeks).

Dry on a large dish towel.

How do you clean mushrooms?

Wipe off any dirt patches with a dry thin dish towel or paper towel (or pastry brush, if you have the time). Some varieties like button mushrooms have quite a bit dirt, but many varieties are grown in indoor farms and are quite clean. 

Washing your mushrooms is not only unnecessary but also makes them water-logged and impossible to dry.

Can you make this mushroom risotto in the Instant Pot?

Yes! I have a similar recipe for instant pot mushroom risotto in my cookbook, The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook!

How should I store this vegan risotto?

For an extra pop of umami, a sprinkling of vegan parmesan cheese is nice if you have it.

This dish is satisfying enough to serve on its own, but if you want a side dish, try something light and green: blanched broccolini or broccoli, grilled or roasted asparagus, or a simple green salad with a vinaigrette.

For something a little fancier, try this Beet and Fennel Salad or Maple Roasted Carrots.

How do you store and reheat vegan risotto?

As with most risottos, this dish is best enjoyed immediately.

But, if you’re cooking for just 1 or 2, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Heat the risotto up in a saucepan on the stove and add some vegetable broth or water (~ 1/4 cup (60 mL) for every 1 cup of risotto). Heat until warm, stirring occasionally and adding a bit more broth as needed to loosen up the texture.

I do not recommend freezing risotto. It significantly changes the texture and hardens, which is the opposite of what you want with risotto.

Watch the video!

Vegan Mushroom Risotto - The most seductive dish
Vegan Mushroom Risotto - The most seductive dish

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The Best Vegan Mushroom Risotto

5 from 187 votes
The best vegan mushroom risotto you'll ever try! Creamy, velvety, and bursting with savory goodness, it's just like classic risotto but dairy-free and vegan. Includes tips to help you nail the perfect vegan risotto every time.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Serving size: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (56g) vegan butter, softened at room temp
  • 2 tablespoons (30-35g) white miso paste, softened at room temp (note 1)
  • 20 ounces (570g) mixed mushrooms, sliced or torn (note 2)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 6 garlic cloves minced and divided in half
  • 6 to 8 cups (1.5 to 1.9 L) vegetable broth (note 3)
  • 2 large leeks (white & light green parts only), cleaned and diced (note 4)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups (~370g) Carnaroli rice or Arborio rice
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) dry white wine (note 5)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 handful Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Read the recipe notes below before starting!
  • Take the vegan butter and miso out of the fridge and place in a small bowl to soften. Once softened, use a fork to cream them together until well combined.
  • Add the vegetable broth to a saucepan. Once it comes to a rapid simmer, adjust the heat to keep the broth warm/hot at a gentle simmer.
  • Cook the mushrooms. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil (if using stainless steel or cast iron, use more oil). 
    Once the oil is shimmering, add the mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for a few minutes to develop some browning. Cook for a total of 8 to 9 minutes, until nicely browned, stirring only occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped thyme and HALF of the minced garlic to the mushrooms. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
    Add the creamed miso butter and stir into the mushrooms, stirring frequently to coat the mushrooms for 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Cook the risotto. Heat a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed deep sauté pan over medium heat (note 6). Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the leeks and remaining garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the leeks have just softened.
  • Add the rice and stir quickly until all the grains are well-coated and the rice smells slightly toasty, 60 to 90 seconds.
    Pour in the wine, and stir to scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot, cooking until the wine is nearly evaporated and the smell of booze has dissipated, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Ladle in 1 cup (240 mL) of warm vegetable broth and stir frequently but not constantly. Once the rice has absorbed the liquid, add the next round of broth, 1 cup at a time.
    Continue this process stirring about every 30 seconds and adding more broth when most of the liquid has been absorbed.
    It should take about 20 minutes from the time you add the first ladle of broth, or until the risotto is slightly firm and creamy, but not too soft or mushy.
  • To test for doneness: you can place the rice on a flat surface and smear downwards with your finger. It should be fairly smooth but you should still be able to see a bit of the white, al dente center of the rice. (note 7).
  • Add cooked mushrooms to the risotto, and stir to warm through.
    Remove from the heat, and stir in vegan parmesan, if using. Taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

1. White miso can be found at well-stocked grocery stores and Asian markets. If using a darker miso, like red miso, use less as it’s stronger. 
2. Mushroom varieties I like: cremini (inexpensive) + 2 to 3 fancier varieties, like oyster, maitake, shiitake, king oyster, beech, and chanterelle. 
3. Heat 8 cups broth to be safe, but you may not use the entire amount. My favorite store-bought veggie broth is Organic Imagine
4. To clean leeks, peel away papery outer layers, then dice. Add to a bowl of cold water and swish the leeks around with your hands. Scoop the leeks out with your hands or a slotted spoon and dry on towels. 
5. To omit the wine, skip to adding the veggie broth. OR, add a splash of white wine vinegar at any stage when ladling in the broth. 
6. When using a Dutch oven or similar pan, you need to use a bit more oil and elbow grease to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If you use use the same pan to cook the mushrooms and the risotto, be sure to clean it out after frying the mushrooms and before cooking the risotto.  
7. To tell if risotto is done: check out the smear test

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1023IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 5mg

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256 comments on The Best Vegan Mushroom Risotto

  1. Denise Stone

    4 stars
    Made your Mushroom Risotto tonight, my husband and I both loved it. It took me a really long time as I cooked the mushrooms in batches to make sure they browned nicely. I could hear Julia Child saying “Don’t crowd the Mushrooms” Hubby thought there might be a little too much Thyme for his taste. I’ll definitely be making this again. Great Recipe, Thanks

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      Glad you two loved the risotto, Denise!

  2. Corine

    4 stars
    Delicious! I made it last night for my son in law’s birthday. He loves Italian food and filled his plate three times! I took that as a compliment.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Awesome, Corine. Thanks for your comment and for taking the time to review!

  3. Molly

    5 stars
    Absolutely loved this recipe. Rich and flavorful, perfect on a cold Winter night. If I make this again, I would definitely cook the mushrooms in a large sautee pan like the recipe recommends. I was lazy and cooked my mushrooms in my dutch oven that I made the risotto in and they got a little rubbery because there wasn’t enough room for them to properly spread out and get a nice sear. It was still delicious but figured I would share my experience.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Thanks for sharing, Molly!

  4. Diane

    I made this recipe tonight. I added some chopped zucchini and finished with some lemon juice. Nisha, delicious as all your recipes are.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Hi Diane, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating alongside your review? Star ratings are big help to readers who are thinking of making the recipe. Thanks!

  5. Brian

    5 stars
    Fantastic! Thank you, again, with helping us enjoy a plant based lifestyle with these great recipes. The risotto turned out better than any one I made in the past before going plant based.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Awesome, Brian. Thanks for your comment and for taking the time to review!

    2. Corine

      5 stars
      Delicious! I made it last night for my son in law’s birthday. He loves Italian food and filled his plate three times! I took that as a compliment.

  6. Autumn

    My non-vegan family loves this risotto! It’s creamy and delicious, thank you!

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Hi Autumn, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating alongside your review? Star ratings are big help to readers who are thinking of making the recipe. Thanks!

    2. Autumn Gilmer

      5 stars
      Five Stars!!!

  7. Tira

    5 stars
    Very tasty, very easy to make – my favorite combination. I would use less or no added salt. Came out a bit salty for our taste, but may have been the broth I was using. Otherwise, a very nice dinner on a cold night.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Awesome, Tira. Thanks for your comment and for taking the time to review!

  8. Ashley

    5 stars
    This was so good! I’ve never made risotto before and it turned out awesome. I’ve never had vegan risotto before, but I’m very confident that I will not find a more delicious one. It was creamy, rich, indulgent, and so satisfying.
    Subs I made were: I only had 15oz cremini mushrooms, onion instead of Leek, and veggie broth instead of wine. I sprinkled the vegan parm on the top of mine as hubby doesn’t like it. We made this for our date night dinner with a side of broccoli and it was perfect 😋😋

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Thanks for sharing, Ashley!

  9. Brenda

    5 stars
    This was my first time making risotto and the instructions were so easy to follow. It turned out great! Thank you so much for the amazing recipe!!

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Brenda, So glad to hear you loved this recipe!

  10. Julia

    It was aweful. This recipe is another in that doesn’t WORK. I wasted ingredients and my time…..

    1. Randy

      Seems strange that you’re saying ANOTHER recipe that “doesn’t work” when everyone else gave this 5 stars. Perhaps you could be more specific as to why this didn’t work for YOU rather than just saying it didn’t work at all. What does that mean doesn’t work?

  11. Chris C

    5 stars
    This recipe is fantastic! I followed it to the letter, and the flavor was great, being the mad scientist I am, I went a bit harder on the booze, and finished the mushrooms with about 3 tbsp of cream sherry in addition to the 2/3 cup dry white used for the rice- and wow, it made it pop even more!

    Thank you for the recipe!

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Thanks for the lovely feedback, Chris!

  12. Terri

    5 stars
    Loved it! This is my new go-to comfort food. I made this on the stovetop, but have since bought an instant pot (because of you Nisha) – can’t wait to try it that way.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Awesome, Terri. Thanks for your comment and for taking the time to review!

  13. Kelsey Buxton

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. My boyfriend and I were in heaven with this recipe. We will be adding it to the rotation!! My rice took a lot longer to cook, maybe I reduced the broth too much? I’ll also try soaking it before hand next time. Otherwise, I followed the recipe nearly exactly and it was amazing.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Glad you enjoyed the risotto, Kelsey! Reducing the amount of broth is likely the culprit as to why the risotto took too long to cook. Try it again and let us know how it goes, please!

  14. Arianna

    5 stars
    This is Italian approved! Brava, buonissimo! Delicious

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Thanks for the lovely feedback, Arianna!

  15. Annie

    This was my first time making a risotto and I was a bit worried how it would turn out. I dudnt have a leek and used an onion, also I didn’t have any wine so I used lemon juice. Plus I only had chestnut mushrooms. But I been have worried, the recipe was easy to follow and turned out absolutely delicious!! Thankyou so much for such an amazing recipe!

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Hi Annie, thanks for sharing your substitutions and we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating alongside your review? Star ratings are big help to readers who are thinking of making the recipe. Thanks!

  16. Chi

    This was SO good. Might be the best risotto I’ve made yet. I used a bag of dried porcini mushrooms because it’s what I had, but you also get a nice mushroom broth from the soaking water to use with the vegetable broth so I would take this approach again. I also used a shallot because I didn’t have leeks, and regular butter. Excited to try again with leeks and a combination of dried and fresh mushrooms. Made 1/4 the recipe for a single serving with a little leftover!

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      Hi Chi, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating alongside your review? Star ratings are big help to readers who are thinking of making the recipe. Thanks!

  17. Ron in Brentwood

    5 stars
    Amazing! Even with liberal substitutions, it was incredibly delicious. A pound of chanterelles. No miso, so mixed almond butter, soy sauce and olive oil; no leeks so 3 scallions, one lonely challotte and 1/2 of a yellow onion; still a marvelous, delicate mushroom flavor, earthy without excessive nuttiness.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Thanks for sharing, Ron! Glad all of the substitutions worked out well for you!

  18. Sinah

    5 stars
    This risotto – I can’t even start to describe how incredibly delightful it is. I’ve loved risotto of all kinds for all my life but the seasoning of the mushrooms (with the added extra oomph from the miso paste) blew me away; the fact I was able to determine when the rice was perfectly done added to it and the sum of it all left me and my family scraping the bowl. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe <3

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      Thanks for the lovely feedback, Sinah!

  19. Kelly

    5 stars
    This was outstanding(!) and easier than I thought as my very first risotto. I ended up needing less leek (only used one large) and a little more veggie broth. Other than that done exactly as listed. You will not miss any of the “bad” stuff and my carnivore friends devoured second helpings.

  20. Marisa

    5 stars
    So delicious! Pretty shocked how good this turned out with it being vegan. I love traditional risotto with all the bad stuff in it but this definitely has to be the best vegan risotto ever!!!! Being plant based, this recipe makes it easier.

    1. Support @ Rainbow Plant Life

      Yay, Marisa! So glad you enjoyed the risotto!

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