Ingredients:
-2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
-1 Tbsp minced garlic
-1/2 tsp thyme
-1 tsp cumin seeds
-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
-2 cups arborio rice
-1/2 cup dry white cooking wine
-2 cups vegetable broth
-1 cup diced butternut squash
-1 cup broccoli
-1 cup green peas
-1 can garbanzo beans
-1 can coconut milk
-2 Tbsp veggie-based butter
Instructions:
-Sauté garlic, thyme, cumin, and red pepper flakes in oil on medium-high heat (1 min)
-Add dry arborio rice to cover with oil (1 min)
-Add cooking wine to deglaze pan
-Add vegetable broth, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil - let simmer for 5 minutes
-Turn heat to medium-high
-Add squash, broccoli, peas, and beans - stir to mix in
-Add coconut milk
-Turn heat to high while stirring (3 min)
-Reduce heat to medium-low and cover to simmer, stirring occasionally (10-15 minutes)
-Turn off heat, stir in butter - let sit for 3-5 minutes before serving
Enjoy!
Serves 3-4 adults generously.