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Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Millet {Vegan Option}

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: September 26, 2019

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Millet risotto with ingredients and collage

Mushroom risotto made with millet is a creamy, delicious, nutrient-dense main or side dish. This plant-based meal is just as easy to make as traditional risotto,  but it’s heartier and more wholesome! Gluten free and vegetarian recipe, with a vegan option.

Creamy mushroom risotto served in white bowl topped with sautéed mushrooms and fresh herbs.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the great people at Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the brands that allow me to create wholesome gluten free recipes like millet risotto for you!

Let’s pick up where we left off. Gluten free SUPER GRAIN SERIES!

Gluten Free Grains: Millet

Gluten free “super grains” are the topic of conversation, at least for the next few months. We will cover one grain each month and we began the series with this recent post on how to cook millet. In the post, you will find a lot of the basic nutritional information on millet, plus a recipe for a super delicious millet breakfast bowl. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t already!

package of Bob's Red Mill millet on white counter with white background

Today we’ll be showing you how to swap this super grain in a classic grain dish, risotto! Oh my heavens ya’ll,  I adore mushroom risotto, but this recipe, with millet, makes it a bit of hearty yet still wholesome and nourishing. There’s a vegan option and slow cooker risotto option in recipe notes, so be sure to check that out as well. Okay, here goes! Let’s discuss millet, risotto, and everything in between. Sound good?

A woman holding pan of mushroom risotto with millet, topped with greens

Is mushroom risotto with millet better than rice risotto?

Why did I decide to make mushroom risotto using millet instead of rice? Well, for starters, because it is delicious. We’re using Bob’s Redmill Hulled Millet in this recipe so you know it’s going to taste delicious as naturally gluten free. It’s creamy and comforting, just like a good risotto should be. But also, because millet risotto is a healthier option than rice risotto. Here’s how:

NUTRIENT DENSE – Unlike white rice which is high in starch and has very few nutritional benefits, millet is a great source of plant-based protein. In addition, millet is:

  • High in iron
  • A good source of fiber
  • Rich in antioxidant properties

Because of the high protein content, this millet mushroom risotto is a great option for vegetarians who want to add a little extra plant-based protein to their diet.

A woman stirring and pouring milled into a skillet on the stovetop

But beyond the nutritional value, there is another reason that millet is a better choice to use for making mushroom risotto.

REDUCED COOKING TIME

Sautéing mushrooms and onions in a white skillet with a wooden spoon.
overhead view sautéed mushrooms and onions in skillet with wooden spoon

If you have ever made risotto, you already know that it takes quite a while, and it is definitely a hands-on process. It typically takes 25 minutes of constant stirring to make traditional risotto. But millet cooks faster than rice, so you can make millet mushroom risotto in about 17 – 20 minutes, minus the sautéing of course.  If 8 minutes doesn’t sound like much time to you, think about how many calories you could burn running an 8-minute mile, or how many loads of laundry you can fold in that time. 😉

Sauté the mushrooms, garlic, and onion. Add in the white wine to cook out. Toss in your millet, broth. Mix mix, cook cook, stir, add cheese, serve! Bam! That’s it.

Ingredient Substitutions and Vegan Mushroom Risotto

All ingredients for creamy mushroom risotto with millet arranged in small bowls and measuring cups

Gluten Free Grain Options

Aside from using millet to make the mushroom risotto recipe, there are actually a few different options for the grain.

  • Rice – You can use traditional arborio rice, or try another type of short grain rice, such as sushi rice.
  • Quinoa 
  • Sorghum

Can you make risotto without wine?

A woman pouring broth from small jar into skillet with mushrooms, on stovetop

Yes, you can substitute vegetable stock or broth for white wine. If you do this, you may also want to add a splash of lime juice or a teaspoon of white wine vinegar.

Vegan Millet Risotto

To make the mushroom risotto vegan-friendly, you simply need to replace the cheese with a vegan option. I like to use nutritional yeast flakes. Use ¼ cup nutritional yeast as a substitute for ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.

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Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Millet


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 35-40
  • Yield: 4 to 5 servings 1x
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Millet mushroom risotto is a creamy and comforting plant-based main or side dish. It’s easy to make on a stove top or in a slow cooker, and it’s more wholesome than traditional rice risotto.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon light olive oil
  • 1 shallot or ½ small white onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced (about 2 cloves)
  • 1 cup hulled millet or Arborio rice or quinoa
  • 1 ¼ cups button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup white wine, optional (see notes for substitutes)
  • 2–3 cups vegetable stock, divided
  • 1–2 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan or nutritional yeast flakes, more for topping
  • 1 cup or more loose leaf spinach
  • Topping – Fresh parsley, kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS

  1. Add oil to a large skillet and bring to medium-high heat; add shallots and garlic sautéing until translucent or about 3 minutes. Stir in millet and mushrooms.
  2. Increase heat to high, add white wine.  Let millet and mushrooms absorb the white wine while it cooks off in about 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high and stir in 1 cup stock.
  3. The millet will start to absorb the stock after 10 minutes. Once it does, add another 1 cup of stock into the pot.
  4. Continue cooking, stirring every couple of minutes, until the millet is almost all the way cooked through, around 17-20 minutes.
  5. When millet is cooked, reduce heat to low. Stir in butter and then the Parmesan and spinach. Cover and let spinach wilt for 2 minutes. Stir again before garnishing with parsley, salt and black pepper, to taste.

SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS

  1. Using a skillet, sauté the olive oil, shallots, garlic, and mushrooms over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup of dry white wine. Cook for 5 minutes or until mushrooms have slightly softened. Do not overcook. Add in millet, stirring to coat or about 2 minutes.
  2. Line the slow cooker or oil the sides. Add millet risotto mixture.
  3. Pour in stock and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Stir to combine. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on high for 1 hour 30 minutes or low for 2-3 hours, or until millet is tender and liquid is absorbed. If possible, check halfway through cooking and stir. 
  5. Once cooked, stir in butter, spinach and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Top with fresh parsley.

Notes

Substitute – To substitute white wine, use ¼ cup vegetable stock plus 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar or lime juice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 236
  • Sugar: 2.1 g
  • Sodium: 191.3 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34.1 g
  • Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 9 mg

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Overhead view creamy mushroom risotto with millet in white bowl topped with mushrooms and fresh greens

Have you ever made risotto? What technique do you use? I promise it’s a lot easier than it seems!

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  1. Laura

    01/17/2023 at 1:44 PM

    Would sherry cooking wine work for the white wine?

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  2. Hannah

    10/04/2022 at 6:08 PM

    I have been cooking this for an hour and gone through an entire carton of stock without my millet ever getting soft enough to eat. In which step are you supposed to cover the pot?

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/05/2022 at 8:16 AM

      Sorry to hear that Hannah. Did you buy the hulled millet? Did it absorb any after the first 10’ minutes?

      Reply
  3. Jen

    06/04/2022 at 7:30 AM

    Trying this recipe tonight! I don’t have spinach on hand but I do have collard greens. Do you think collards would work?

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      06/04/2022 at 8:59 PM

      Hi Jen! Apologies for the delayed reply! I think collard greens would work but might need more lemon/oil to counter their bitterness. And cook them a bit longer. Did you end up trying the recipe with them?

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      • Jen

        06/04/2022 at 9:03 PM

        I did make it with collards and it turned out great!

        ★★★★★

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        • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

          06/05/2022 at 11:59 PM

          So glad! Thanks for feedback on that Jen!

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  4. Catherine

    05/12/2021 at 12:12 PM

    Delicious! I needed the 3 cups of stock to cook millet. Really good Vegan dish. Many thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/12/2021 at 7:58 PM

      Glad it worked out! And thank you for the feedback on the cook time

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Vano

    01/29/2021 at 8:23 PM

    Hi! Looking forward to trying this — do you think it would freeze well? Thinking of portioning it out but saving for later.

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      01/30/2021 at 5:02 PM

      Sure! Maybe add some broth when you reheat it. Thaw overnight if fridge.

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  6. Sarah

    01/28/2021 at 9:04 AM

    Made this and it turns out delish.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      01/28/2021 at 1:57 PM

      SO happy to hear this, Sarah! It’s such a good, hearty wholesome meal!

      Reply
  7. Toni

    10/03/2019 at 7:53 PM

    This will quickly become a family favorite!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/03/2019 at 9:56 PM

      Oh you bet! Hope you enjoy it and let me know how it goes!

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  8. Hadia

    10/01/2019 at 7:06 AM

    What a great alternative to rice, sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try your version!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/01/2019 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you, Hadia! Hope you enjoy!

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  9. Dorothy Reinhold

    09/30/2019 at 7:57 PM

    I am trying to incorporate more meatless options in our menu. This is exactly the kind of dish I am been looking for!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/01/2019 at 4:02 PM

      So glad this is helpful for you Dorothy! Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Stephanie C

    09/30/2019 at 7:48 PM

    Refreshing version with texture and substance. Would be great for breakfast with an egg on top. Please publish nutrition info.

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/01/2019 at 4:01 PM

      Oh yes, that would be delicious Stephanie! You’ll find the nutrition information listed right below the recipe directions. Just have to scroll down a little bit more. 😉

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  11. Lisa

    09/27/2019 at 1:48 PM

    This is going to make it into my regular rotation for sure!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      09/29/2019 at 2:57 PM

      Nice! Keep me posted!

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  12. Toni

    09/27/2019 at 9:52 AM

    It was so good! Everyone at my house loved it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/01/2019 at 3:58 PM

      Yaay!! So glad to hear that Toni!

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  13. Liz S

    09/27/2019 at 4:37 AM

    Helloooo, nutritious millet comfort food dish.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      09/27/2019 at 11:06 AM

      so thought of you! 😉

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  14. Suzy

    09/26/2019 at 9:34 PM

    We LOVE mushroom risotto too. Never thought to make it with something else but definitely going to give this a try! It looks incredible!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/01/2019 at 3:58 PM

      Thanks Suzy! Let me know what you think! We loved it!

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  15. Katie

    09/26/2019 at 7:04 PM

    This recipe is SO simple yet so delicious!! It would be the perfect dish during the holidays!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      09/26/2019 at 7:14 PM

      you are the best! thank you!

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  16. Laura

    09/26/2019 at 3:14 PM

    Love this recipe! Simple and healthy!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/01/2019 at 3:57 PM

      Thank you, Lauren! Gotta love a win-win like that, right?!

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  17. Lauren

    09/26/2019 at 11:10 AM

    Risotto has always been my favorite comfort food and I am so excited to try this one with millet! Such a great recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/01/2019 at 3:56 PM

      Thanks, Lauren! I hope you enjoy!

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