Dairy-free Risotto (GF, DF, Vegan)


Prep Time

5 mins

Prep Notes

You will need:

  • chopping board
  • chopping knife
  • 1 cooking pot plus cooker
  • oven
  • baking tray
  • blender/food processor
  • teaspoon
  • tablespoon

Cooking Time

40 mins

Ingredients

1 cup of boiled brown rice
medium sized butternut squash (around 800-1000g)
1/2 cup of water
2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp of tahini
2 tbsps of nutritional yeast

Spices:
1 tbsp of cumin powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp of paprika powder
1 tbsp of cinnamon powder
1 tbsp of black pepper
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp oregano
a pinch of salt

Directions

  1. In a pot, boil brown rice. (check out this link, should you need guidance on cooking the brown rice https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/03/how-to-cook-brown-rice/)
  2. Remove skin from butternut squash, chop into medium sized chunks and roast in the oven at 190 degrees (170 degrees if using a fan oven) for 30 - 40 mins.
  3. In a food processor or blender, add roasted butternut squash together with all other ingredients (except for the brown rice).
  4. Once the rice is ready, strain it and put it back into the pot. 
  5. In the same pot, add the butternut squash 'batter' and bring to a simmer until it's nice and creamy.
  6. When creamy consistency, remove from heat and stir in 2 handfuls of fresh spinach.