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Vegan pumpkin risotto with roasted thyme tofu

Vegan pumpkin risotto with roasted thyme tofu

Pumpkin season is the best season! You can use pumpkin in many recipes including this vegan pumpkin risotto with roasted thyme tofu. This risotto is creamy and flavorful but a combination of crispy and herby tofu with delightful risotto is whole another level.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Vegan pumpkin risotto
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 spring onion
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup short grain rice
  • 3 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp veggie stock powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup soy cream
  • vegan Parmigiano *or your favorite vegan cheese
Thyme tofu
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 7 oz firm tofu
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme

Method
 

  1. Warm butter in a large pan over medium heat then add minced garlic and onion. Cook for around 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Next, add pumpkin puree and rinsed rice.
  3. Combine and add 1 cup of water, veggie stock powder, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil and stir occasionally. When the water is dissolved keep adding a little more water (around ½ to 1 cup at a time) stirring now and then so that it doesn't stick to the pan.
  4. After 40 minutes the rice should be cooked. Now you can add lemon juice, soy cream, and salt or pepper to taste.
  5. Next, in a little bit of oil cook tofu with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook from each side until crispy and brown.
  6. Serve this pumpkin risotto with crispy tofu and vegan Parmigiano. Enjoy!