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Cauliflower Risotto with Roasted Mushrooms


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  • Author: Kelly Morisson
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy cauliflower risotto gets an earthy boost from roasted porcini mushrooms. A simple, elegant weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (227 g) Porcini mushrooms, sliced
  • salt and pepper
  • olive or coconut oil cooking spray
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 cups (473 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar

Instructions

For the roasted mushrooms

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease or line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Spread sliced mushrooms on the baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with salt, and toss until evenly distributed.
  3. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and slightly crispy.
  4. Set aside.

For the risotto

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add thinly diced onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent (3-4 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden.
  4. Process cauliflower florets in a food processor until it resembles rice (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute, until combined.
  6. Heat vegetable broth to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add ¼ cup of simmering broth to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until incorporated. Repeat until ½ cup of broth remains.
  8. Stir in white wine vinegar to taste, then stir in the remaining broth.
  9. Let the risotto sit on the stove over low heat to allow flavors to mingle and caramelize (optional).
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Top with roasted mushrooms.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth instead of store-bought.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the cauliflower by hand, but be aware that cooking time may be longer.
  • Leftover risotto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 10