Coconut Cilantro Risotto

Photo: Bowl of Coconut Cilantro Risotto
Coconut Cilantro Risotto recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural.
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1½ cups coconut milk
  • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ½ Tablespoon tahini
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • Pinch of cumin
  • Seeds from 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Sea salt to taste
  • handful of microgreens to garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat slightly and add lemon juice.
  4. Slowly add vegetable stock. Stir constantly for about 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. Serve and enjoy!