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