Risotto is actually a lot easier to make than most people think and many recipes only require some thirty minutes to prepare, making it the perfect midweek meal. Here, we’ve pulled together some of our best meat-free varieties from creamy pumpkin to a delicious mushroom buckwheat risotto. And not only do these dishes skip the meats, they’ve all replaced the standard chicken stock with vegetable stock or water, so you can rest easy knowing they are 100 per cent vegetarian.
Looking for more risottos or more vegetarian recipes?
Roasted pumpkin risotto
So much flavour!
Baked pumpkin, sage and camembert risotto
We baked a whole wheel of camembert in this decadent pumpkin risotto. Yum!
Mushroom brown rice risotto
The rich and earth flavours work so well in this classic Italian rice dish.
Basic risotto
Start with the basics and build from there!
Oven-baked capsicum risotto
Oven-baked for ease.
Mushroom, cavolo nero and quinoa risotto
Rich, earthy and packed with goodness.
Cheesy risotto balls
The dish that people search for at every party.
Creamy pumpkin risotto
Exactly what you need.
Mushroom, sage and buckwheat risotto
This vegetarian buckwheat, mushroom and sage risotto is a delicious creamy filler, perfect for lunch and dinner.
Butter miso mushroom risotto
Enjoy the flavours of Asia with this delectable butter miso mushroom risotto. This dish is quick and easy, yet still packs bags of flavour!
Buckwheat risotto with wild mushrooms
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Really good mushroom risotto
The earthy taste of four different types of mushrooms brings this risotto alive. A perfect vegetarian meal on its own or served with salad or green vegetables.
Pumpkin and blue cheese risotto
Don’t overcook your risotto – the grains should be al dente when served.
Oven-baked mushroom and spinach risotto
This oven-baked risotto is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Hearty and delicious, minus all the stirring, it’s so simple!
Rosemary and tomato barley risotto with mozzarella
Mozzarella is rather delightfully known as ‘fior di latte’, literally meaning ‘flower of the milk’. It provides a wonderfully creamy and mild balance to the spice in this rosemary and tomato barley risotto.
No-stir spring pea risotto
Feeding a family of big eaters is expensive! When I find a meat-free meal they enjoy, it helps the weekly budget. This risotto is the kind of dish that can be made if there are the very barest of essentials in the cupboard. It has light flavours to match the season. I do have to pay attention to the pot, but only for half an hour, so it’s no drama.
Fennel and sage risotto
Add toasted fennel seeds for extra fennel flavour. Note
Kumara risotto
Chicken option; cook single chicken breast fillets in lightly oiled non-stick through non-vegetarians’ portions. Note
Lemon risotto
A zesty lemon risotto from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Mixed mushroom risotto
Serve up this winter warming mixed mushroom risotto for dinner tonight. It’s full of flavour and perfect if you’re after a vegetarian meal that will be more than substantial.
Risotto-filled zucchini flowers
These delicious risotto-filled zucchini flowers are a real treat for guests, though you could simply use lemon and chilli ricotta if you want a simpler recipe.
Vegetable risotto
A North Italian vegetable and rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency.
Mushroom and rocket risotto
For a nourishing and earthy dinner try this tasty winter mushroom and rocket risotto.
Classic risotto
Also known as Risotto Milanese, this classic risotto is traditionally served with Osso Buco but makes also a great simple dinner on its own.
Silverbeet ‘risotto’
You will need about 1 bunch of silver beet for this recipe. Silver beet is high in non-haeme iron, which is important in a vegetarian diet. Iron from plant sources isn’t absorbed as well as haeme iron from meat. Including vitamin C either in the dish (we used lemon juice in this recipe) or with […]
Mixed pea and leek risotto
When cooking risotto, it is vital to use Arborio or Carnaroli rice as these grains release the starch that gives risotto its creaminess. Swap the vegetables in this recipe for whatever is in season. Note
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