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Lemony Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

URL: https://cookieandkate.com/lemony-roasted-cauliflower-risotto/

Ingredients

The risotto

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 ½ cups brown arborio/short-grain brown rice
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste red pepper flakes
  • ½ lemon zest and juice

The roasted cauliflower

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large head cauliflower, sliced into florets
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds or fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sauté onion until softened, then add garlic.
  3. Add 4 cups of broth, cover, and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, and bake until tender.
  4. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, season, and roast until tender and caramelized.
  5. Toast almonds in a skillet until golden.
  6. Combine the risotto with remaining broth, Parmesan, wine, and butter until creamy.
  7. Incorporate most of the roasted cauliflower into the risotto and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve the risotto topped with remaining cauliflower and almonds or thyme.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
400
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
30mg

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