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Creamy cauliflower risotto soy maple thyme mushrooms has been the top point of my week so far, I tell you this week been rough and a comfy bowl of risotto just hit the spot. Thank goodness its Friday tomorrow! I am Presque fini with my vegan baking course that I have been racing to the finish this past week and I kindly note, that this risotto just might make your day too. It’s tangy, sweet, cheezy with hints of thyme in between every bite.

 

Creamy cauliflower risotto soy maple thyme mushrooms has been the top point of my week so far, I tell you this week been rough and a comfy bowl of risotto just hit the spot. Thank goodness its Friday tomorrow! I am Presque fini with my vegan baking course that I have been racing to the finish this past week and I kindly note, that this risotto just might make your day too. It’s tangy, sweet, cheezy with hints of thyme in between every bite.

I cannot believe that it’s been almost a years since I took the plunge to become fully vegan. I have to say that I feel so amazing and I don’t regret it one bit. I feel more happy in my body and it took me a while to figure out what fully works for me. Eating a whole lot of carbs arent ideal, like most things in life, its all about balance. So I like to add a lot of fresh vegetables and fruit to my diet. I’m not fully for raw, but I do believe that adding the freshest produce as possible to my diet is ideal.

Aside from eating as healthy as I can, there is just something about risotto that is so cozy, comforting and perfect to end off this very very long winter. Today was the first day of spring and I feel like it’s been winter forever. Not only are we in a region in France where it rains A LOT, but also in a very small town, so the activities you get to do with a toddler gets quite limiting and routine like.

So yess, thank you spring, I just want to soak up these sunny rays! For now, I am making the most of the time I have before we (fingers crossed) start trying or move to another town. We have one year left in this petite village and with my husbands work, we never know what’s ahead. Just believing you know, that it all will work out is what it’s all about and also so scary.

Recipe

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2 - 4 People
Serves 2
Beginner
Difficulty 0

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups risotto rice
  • 1 1/2 cup cauliflower rice (cauliflower grated or blits into crumbs)
  • 2-4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • Toasted pine nuts

Method

  1. Place the risotto rice and vegetable stock in a pot on medium on the stove, let it simmer for 15-20 minutes before adding in the cauliflower rice and the nutritional yeast.
  2. Let it cook for another 10 or so minutes until translucent, add the coconut cream right before serving.
  3.  Satué the mushrooms in olive oil, thyme and add the soy sauce and maple syrup at the end of the cooking and let it thicken.
  4. Add a bit of salt and pepper if needed, serve with fresh thyme, crusty bread and toasted pine nuts.
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Hope you’ll love this recipe, either if you’re ending of a very long winter or heading into one, this recipe is a keeper to make!

M*