Roasted Cauliflower Risotto
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A few pantry staples and a head of cauliflower transform into an elegant risotto, ideal for a vegetarian family meal or a quick dish for entertaining. Investing in a wedge of Parmesan (or less expensive grana Padano) is worth every penny, since a sprinkling of this strong hard cheese packs lots of flavour.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 351 |
| pro | 10 g |
| total fat | 13 g |
| sat. fat | 3 g |
| carb | 49 g |
| fibre | 5 g |
| chol | 9 mg |
| sodium | 678 mg |
| potassium | 297 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 12% |
| iron | 9% |
| vit A | 6% |
| vit C | 112% |
| folate | 32% |
Suggested Recipes
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1 head cauliflower (about 2 lb/1 kg)
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1-1/4 cups (300 mL) vegetable or chicken broth
1 large shallot, minced (or 1/4 cup/50 mL minced onion)
1 cup (250 mL) arborio rice
1/4 cup (50 mL) dry white wine
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Preparation:
Trim cauliflower; cut into florets. In large bowl, toss together cauliflower, garlic, 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the oil and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of the salt. Roast on greased baking sheet in 400°F (200°C) oven until golden and tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Mash garlic with fork.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring broth and 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) water to boil; reduce heat to low and keep warm.
In large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook shallot and remaining salt, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
Add rice, stirring to coat and toast grains. Add wine; cook, stirring, until no liquid remains, about 1 minute.
Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time and stirring after each addition until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more, 18 to 20 minutes in total. (Rice should be loose, creamy but not mushy, and still slightly firm in centre of kernel.)
Stir in cauliflower, garlic, cheese and parsley.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring broth and 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) water to boil; reduce heat to low and keep warm.
In large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook shallot and remaining salt, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
Add rice, stirring to coat and toast grains. Add wine; cook, stirring, until no liquid remains, about 1 minute.
Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time and stirring after each addition until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more, 18 to 20 minutes in total. (Rice should be loose, creamy but not mushy, and still slightly firm in centre of kernel.)
Stir in cauliflower, garlic, cheese and parsley.
Tags:
Vegetables; Rice; Cheese/Other Dairy; Roast; Boil/Simmer; Main Course;
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: September 2009
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