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Mexican One Pot Risotto: A Delicious and Easy Vegan Dish

This Mexican One Pot Risotto is a hearty and colorful dish full of flavor. Packed with kidney beans, corn and spices like cumin and paprika, it's a complete meal that’s easy to prepare and cooks in one pot. With a blend of tomatoes, vegetable broth and a touch of maple syrup and vinegar, this dish offers a unique balance of savory, sweet and tangy flavors. Topped with fresh parsley and creamy soy yogurt, it’s a satisfying and healthy choice for any meal.

Cuisine
Course
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 4
Best season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary vegan
Description

This Mexican One Pot Risotto is a flavorful and simple vegan dish that combines savory spices, hearty beans, and creamy soy yogurt. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying meal prep!

Ingredients
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can corn
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0,25 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp hot paprika powder
  • 0,5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0,25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pepper
  • 500 ml passata (pureed tomatoes)
  • 800 ml vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 100 g Chickpea risoni (or regular risoni)
  • 200 g risoni
  • 3 tbsp soy yogurt
  • fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Dice the onion, finely chop the garlic and cut the bell pepper into small pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a pan or pot, then add the onions and sauté until translucent.

  3. Step 3

    Add the garlic, bell pepper, corn, kidney beans and the spices along with the tomato paste. Sauté for about 3 minutes on high heat.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the passata and vegetable broth, bring to a boil. Add the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce and risoni. Cover and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Finally, chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the risotto along with the soy yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 391.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Vera Harzog
Food Blogger

Hi, I'm Vera. On this page I share my favorite recipes that I also present on my social media channels.