This one-pot recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner using King trumpets and Shimeji mushrooms sautéed to perfection, enhanced with vegan butter and miso. Finished with vegan cheese and herbs, This recipe uses simple ingredients perfect for the whole family perfect for a busy weeknight or midweek dinner. A handful of pantry staples can be added to this recipe for some variation. You can pair this with leafy greens, fresh spinach making it a really comforting meal and definitely a tasty dish.
Recipe inspiration
Inspired by paella we use risoni aka orzo to cook up this hearty creamy mushroom orzo. It is so easy, I didn’t even use aromatics on this one. The flavors of the mushrooms really infused well with the texture of the risoni. We ended up with a creamy and umami dish similar to paella and risotto. This mushroom orzo risotto recipe takes a couple of minutes to prepare. Perfect for a meat lover craving for that extra flavor. Finishing it with plant based butter and a pinch of salt will go a long way. The starch and vegan cheese turns into a creamy sauce.
Variations
You can use Arborio rice instead of Risoni but be mindful of the water ratio. Using Risoni is much more forgiving and hard to mess up. I just eyeballed the water ratio here roughly around 1:1. Finish it off with vegan cheese of any kind. I used vegan shaved Parmesan and Mozzarella. As for herbs feel free to add dill, cilantro or alfalfa sprouts.
What you need
- Mushrooms
- Olive oil
- seasonings
- Miso
- Vegan butter
- Risoni
- Herbs
What you do
- Melt butter (vegan) Sauté Mushrooms fo 4-5 minutes in a large frying pan, seasoning as you go.
- Add miso and more vegan butter to the pan.
- Give it a good mix then add risoni. Scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Add vegetable stock or water and stir thoroughly.
- Put lid on and simmer till fully cooked.
- Finish with some herbs, black pepper, lemon juice, vegan cheese and vegan butter to your own liking if you have them on hand.
Substitutions
- If you don't have risoni pasta, you can substitute it with any other small pasta shape like macaroni or small shells. Whole wheat orzo is also a better option.
- Feel free to use any type of mushrooms you prefer or have on hand, such oyster mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, baby Bella mushrooms, button, or shiitake. White beans, baby spinach and sun-dried tomatoes can be a nice flavor enhancer too.
- If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use water or mushroom broth as a substitute.
- If you don't have soy sauce or tamari, you can use liquid aminos or coconut aminos instead. Balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, coconut milk will also add a dynamic flavor profile. Vegan bouillon cubes are a good flavor enhancer too.
- Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, but if you don't have it, you can omit it or substitute with vegan Parmesan cheese.
FAQ
Q: Can I add other vegetables to the dish?
A: Absolutely! You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to the skillet along with the mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
Q: Can I make this dish gluten-free?
A: Yes, you can make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free risoni pasta or any other gluten-free pasta of your choice.
Storage:
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. When reheating, you may need to add a splash of water or vegetable broth to prevent the pasta from drying out. Gently heat the risoni with mushrooms in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
Enjoy your delicious vegan risoni with mushrooms! This recipe combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the comforting texture of risoni pasta. It's a simple and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
Risoni Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 King Trumpet Mushroom
- 1 Shimeji Mushrooms
- 5 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Pack Orzo
- 3 tablespoon miso
- 3 tablespoon vegan butter
- 3 tablespoon seasoning of your choice
- 3 Cups liquid, stock, or water
Instructions
- Cut up mushrooms and sauté in a pan with olive oil. Seasoning as you go.
- Add miso & Vegan butter, stir thoroughly.
- Add orzo, give it a good stir and the orzo a light toast. It will add to the flavor. Add liquid. Cover and simmer till orzo is fully cooked.
- Add vegan cheese, cut up herbs and some vegan butter.
- let cool and enjoy!
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