Learn how to make Green Vegetable Risotto! This vegan recipe is creamy, plant-based and packed with fresh seasonal greens – the perfect comforting Italian dish.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion

2 celery stalks

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp thyme

400g arborio rice

1 litre vegetable stock

A large handful of parsley

50g parmesan or plant-based alternative

Salt and pepper

For the vegetables -

1 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp thyme

100g asparagus

100g frozen peas

Handful of spinach

1/4 lemon

Salt and pepper

Method -

Finely dice the onion and celery and add to a large saucepan with the olive oil, salt and pepper.

Fry on a medium to low heat for 10 minutes stirring regularly.

Finely chop the garlic and add to the pan along with the thyme.

Continue to cook for a further 2 minutes before stirring in the rice.

Heat the vegetable stock in a separate saucepan and add a ladle to the pan.

Stir the pot frequently until all the stock has been absorbed then add another ladle.

Continue this process until you have used all all of the stock or the rice is cooked.

This process may take 20-25 minutes. If the stock runs out before the rice is cooked, add hot water.

Grate the parmesan and roughly chop the parsley. Add both to the pot, stir together, cover and leave off the heat.

To make the vegetables, roughly chop the asparagus and add to a frying pan with the olive oil.

Fry on a medium to high heat for 1 minute.

Chop the spinach and add to the pan with the peas, garlic and thyme and cook for another 3 minutes.

Squeeze the lemon over the top and season with salt and pepper.

To serve, place a large portion of the risotto on a plate and garnish with the vegetables.

This Green Vegetable Risotto is proof that vegan comfort food can be both nourishing and full of flavour. With tender seasonal greens stirred through creamy risotto rice, it’s a dish that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Naturally plant-based, this risotto is perfect for cosy evenings or special occasions when you want something hearty but fresh. Serve it with extra greens or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a bowl of comfort that celebrates the best of plant-based cooking.