Carrot And Zucchini Risotto Vegan Food

CARROT AND ZUCCHINI RISOTTO (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable stock to a low simmer. Keep simmering throughout the making of this recipe.
• In a small bowl, combine the saffron and 1 cup of the vegetable stock. Set aside to infuse.
• Heat oil in a very large skillet (12 inch diameter at least).
• Saute the onions, garlic, carrots and zucchini in the oil until the onions are translucent.
• Add the Arborio rice and stir for a few minutes.
• Add the wine, the saffron-infused stock, and an additional ladle of stock. Stir well.
• Add pepper to taste.
• Stir the risotto until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Add 1-2 ladles of vegetable stock and stir until the liquid is absorbed.
• Repeat the previous step until the the rice is tender but there is still a speck of white in the center of each grain. This is a sign of a well-made risotto. This should take about 20 minutes.
• Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

RISOTTO WITH ZUCCHINI, CARROTS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring broth to boil and keep it at a bare simmer.
• In a kettle, cook zucchini and carrots in ½ cup of butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• Add rice and cook over moderately-high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of stock and cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, or until stock is absorbed.
• Add more stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring and simmering, until absorbed and rice begins to soften (about 6 cups of broth will have been absorbed).
• Add more stock, ½ cup at a time, in same manner, until rice is al dente.
• Stir in cream and remaining ¼ cup butter.
• Remove from heat and add Parmesan, parsley and basil and season to taste.
• Transfer to a heated serving bowl and serve immediately.

VEGAN COURGETTE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion and garlic for 5 mins until the onion has softened. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 mins until softened and pulpy, then add the rice and rosemary.
• Pour in half the stock and leave to cook for 10 mins or until the liquid has evaporated, stirring from time to time. Add the rest of the stock, then continue to cook for a further 5 mins.
• Stir in the courgettes and peas, then cook for another 5 mins or so, stirring until the rice is tender, but the mixture is still a bit saucy. Can be frozen at this stage for up to 1 month. Season with plenty of black pepper, then add the basil and stir until wilted. Serve immediately.