Creamy Zucchini Risotto - ZardyPlants

Ingredients

• 1 large shallot, minced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 medium zucchini (about 8 cups grated, or less is fine) (see note 1)
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme (or 1 ½ tablespoons fresh thyme leaves)
• ¼ teaspoon dried ground rosemary (see note 2)
• 1 cup Arborio rice (or use Vialone Nano or Carnaroli)
• 4-5 cups low sodium vegetable broth or salted water (see note 3)
• 1 cup finely chopped baby spinach (about 2 cups before chopping), optional
• ⅓ cup vegan parmesan cheese (grated), optional (see note 4)
• 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso paste mixed with two tablespoons water OR salt to taste (see note 5)
• Juice and zest of 1 small to medium sized lemon (to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste, if needed