Garlic Risotto - ZardyPlants

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil (see note 1 to make oil-free)
• 1 small shallot, peeled and minced
• 8 cloves garlic (or less to taste), minced (see note 2)
• 1 + ½ cups arborio rice (see note 3)
• 4 - 5 cups vegan chicken broth (see note 4)
• ⅓ cup mixed chopped fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, basil, and chives (see note 5)
• ⅓ cup jarred sun dried tomatoes, chopped, optional (see note 6)
• ⅓ cup grated vegan parmesan, optional