Best Vegan Charred Lemon-Asparagus Risotto - How to Make Vegan Risotto

Ingredients

• 3 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
• 3 c. water
• 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb.), ends trimmed
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, plus 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. arborio rice
• 1/2 c. raw, unsalted cashews
• 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp. vegan butter or margarine
• Freshly ground black pepper