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    Home » Meatless Recipes

    Baked Cauliflower Risotto

    LAST UPDATED: December 11, 2018 PUBLISHED: October 19, 2018 By Pam Greer 23 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Baked Cauliflower Risotto - yes that's right, a baked risotto recipe!  Baking a risotto is so easy, the oven does all the work!  Cauliflower, onions, garlic, arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, gruyere cheese and bread crumbs all bake up into a delicious cheesy vegetarian meal!  Serve it with a salad and everyone will be happy.

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    Cast iron skillet with baked cauliflower risotto and a serving on a vintage floral plate.

    Baked Risotto

    I love standing over a stove stirring a risotto.  It's so meditative.

    However there are times when I want to just put dinner in the oven, have a glass of wine and watch Ellen.

    Today was one of those days, so this easy baked risotto recipe was the answer.

     

    Plate with a serving of baked cauliflower risotto with a skillet.

    Baked Cauliflower Risotto

    I've found that sometimes baked risottos work well and sometimes they don't.  I am pleased to say that this baked cauliflower risotto from Home Made Winter was wonderful.

    There is an extra step of pre-boiling the cauliflower which helps it get to a tender creaminess as it bakes.  It also called for shredded gruyere, which I didn't feel like doing, so I just cut it into cubes - worked great.

    This risotto is a show stopper, you'll want to cook and serve it in the same pan, I used my favorite cast iron skillet.    You also want to make sure you use arborio rice, regular rice will not give you the same creaminess.

    Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Pasta - another simple dinner that is on frequent rotation around here!  And if you are looking to do something a little different with your cauliflower, you have to try this Pickled Cauliflower!

     

     

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    Baked Cauliflower Risotto

    This Baked Cauliflower Risotto is rich and creamy and the oven does all the work for you! 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 generous servings
    Calories 484kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cauliflower small head, cut into florets
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 onions small, diced
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 7 oz arborio rice
    • ½ cup white wine
    • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
    • 7 oz Gruyere grated
    • 2 slices white bread dry
    • salt and fresh ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Boil the cauliflower in water for 10 minutes. Drain.
    • Preheat the oven to 350.
    • Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue stirring for about a minute sprinkling with salt and pepper. Add the rice and saute for a couple of minutes more. Add the wine and then the broth. Bring to a boil and then stir in the cauliflower and cheese, seasoning again with a little salt and pepper. Put a lid on the skillet and place in the oven.
    • Bake the risotto for 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. While the risotto is baking, process the bread in a food processor to make bread crumbs.
    • Uncover the risotto (careful - very hot!) and sprinkle the bread crumbs on top. Bake for another 5 minutes or until bread crumbs are nicely browned.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 22.1mg | Calcium: 551mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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    Comments

    1. Joanna Stephens says

      October 26, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh, I bet this cauliflower risotto tastes amazing!! I can't wait to try it this weekend. 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 26, 2018 at 5:08 pm

        You'll have to let me know what you think.

        Reply
    2. Andrea Metlika says

      October 26, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Looks Delicious! Been looking for new ways to add vegetables in my life and this one is going in the book.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 26, 2018 at 5:09 pm

        Yes, you need to try it and then let me know what you think. I hope you like it as much as we do!

        Reply
    3. Krissy Allori says

      October 26, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more cauliflower into my diet. YUM!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 26, 2018 at 1:47 pm

        Well, this is a really great way!

        Reply
    4. kallee says

      October 26, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I have been using cauliflower a lot more lately instead of rice or potatoes. This looks like another delicious recipe I will love.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 26, 2018 at 1:27 pm

        You would definitely love it! It's so creamy and delicious!

        Reply
    5. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says

      October 26, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      I just love that this recipe uses arborio rice and cauliflower! The perfect comfort food!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 26, 2018 at 1:19 pm

        It really is!

        Reply
    6. Healthy World Cuisine says

      October 19, 2017 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      Just seen your post on google plus and had to stop over and drool on your photos for a few... You know how you just need some comfort food and this ticks all of the boxes. On my menu plan for next week. sharing, of course!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 20, 2017 at 1:54 pm

        I hope you like it!

        Reply
    7. Miz Helen says

      October 15, 2017 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      I just love that this recipe is baked, can't wait to try it! I really appreciate you sharing your awesome post and your talent with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    8. ann says

      October 11, 2017 at 4:33 am

      Cauliflower is so *on trend* right now. It seems to be in everything. I quite like the idea of this recipe.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 12, 2017 at 10:36 am

        I know, it's really having it's time in the spotlight!

        Reply
    9. Ellen Pilch says

      October 09, 2017 at 11:50 am

      That looks so good, I love cauliflower.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 09, 2017 at 12:54 pm

        Me too!

        Reply
    10. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

      October 30, 2015 at 9:35 am

      This sounds so comforting! Just what I want and need after this week. Congrats on all the work, even though it's stressful. Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.

      Reply
    11. Meredith @ The Palette Muse says

      October 28, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      This looks delicious! I've just discovered my kids like cauliflower, but all I know how to do is roast it, so thanks for helping me branch out! Pinning...

      Reply
    12. Ann says

      October 24, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      That's a delicious dish.

      Reply
    13. Marjie says

      October 23, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Any way to get hubby to eat his veggies happily, right? Cauliflower is always great with cheese, and this sounds like a fine dish.

      Reply
    14. Catherine says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Dear Pam, what a splendid dish. This looks so comforting..I must give this a try. xo, Catherine

      Reply
    15. Denise Wright says

      October 23, 2015 at 7:56 am

      This looks so comforting and warm ...and of course tasty. I've never made risotto before but I guess I'm going to have to now!

      Reply

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