Vegan Sour Cherry Risotto

A minimalist dinner table featuring a creamy vegan sour cherry risotto in a shallow bowl, accented with fresh basil and served with white wine under warm lighting.
Vegan Sour Cherry Risotto

Introduction

Dive into a delightful sour dinner with this unique Vegan Sour Cherry Risotto. Combining the tartness of sour cherries with the creamy texture of Arborio rice, this dish is a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sour cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup vegan white wine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until they become translucent.
  2. Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir for about 2 minutes until the rice is well-coated and slightly toasted.
  3. Pour in the vegan white wine and stir until it is fully absorbed by the rice.
  4. Gradually add the vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until each cup is absorbed before adding the next.
  5. Halfway through, add the sour cherries to the risotto and continue cooking.
  6. Once all the broth is absorbed and the rice is creamy and al dente, remove from heat.
  7. Stir in nutritional yeast, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Vegan Sour Cherry Risotto as a perfect end to your day. It's not only visually appealing but also packed with rich flavors that are sure to impress.

Isabella

Additional Information
NutritionfactsCalories: 320, Fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 8g 
Preparation Time45 minutes 
Allergy InformationContains gluten, possible allergens include garlic and onions