This vegan brown rice risotto delivers the luxurious creaminess of classic risotto—entirely free from animal ingredients

Begin by assembling your components

You will need one cup of brown rice, four to five cups of vegetable broth, one small onion finely chopped, خرید برنج قهوه ای two cloves of garlic minced, one tablespoon of olive oil, a splash of dry white wine optional, one teaspoon of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, salt and pepper to taste, and your favorite vegetables such as chopped mushrooms, spinach, or peas

For added complexity, consider including a pinch of smoked paprika, dried oregano, or thyme

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat

Toss in the diced onion and cook slowly until soft and see-through, roughly 5 minutes

Throw in the crushed garlic and let it sizzle lightly for just under a minute—don’t let it burn

Toss in the rice and stir constantly for two minutes to lightly toast and coat each grain

This helps enhance the nutty flavor

If desired, add ½ cup of your favorite dry white wine and simmer while stirring until the alcohol cooks off

Slowly incorporate the warm broth, ladle by ladle, with constant stirring

Only pour in the next ladle when the previous one has vanished into the rice

This slow process releases the rice’s natural starches, creating a creamy consistency without dairy

Unlike its white counterpart, brown rice needs 40–50 minutes to become tender while retaining a pleasant chew

Monitor the consistency closely and supplement broth whenever the pan appears dry

Use this time to cook your chosen vegetables

Pan-sear mushrooms, zucchini, or cauliflower until soft, or gently steam spinach and peas until tender-crisp

Once the rice is tender but still has a slight bite, stir in your cooked vegetables, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper

Taste and adjust the seasoning

Nutritional yeast delivers a savory, cheesy depth that replaces dairy richness

Allow it to rest for 3–5 minutes after removing from heat to develop a silkier texture

Plate in shallow bowls and finish with a light dusting of fresh chives, parsley, or basil

An ideal plant-based entree, it complements a fresh arugula salad or roasted root vegetables perfectly

It’s a satisfying meal that’s plant based, gluten free, and full of fiber and nutrients