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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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.
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!
Baked Cauliflower Risotto
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.
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Joanna Stephens says
Oooh, I bet this cauliflower risotto tastes amazing!! I can't wait to try it this weekend. 🙂
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think.
Andrea Metlika says
Looks Delicious! Been looking for new ways to add vegetables in my life and this one is going in the book.
Pam Greer says
Yes, you need to try it and then let me know what you think. I hope you like it as much as we do!
Krissy Allori says
I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more cauliflower into my diet. YUM!
Pam Greer says
Well, this is a really great way!
kallee says
I have been using cauliflower a lot more lately instead of rice or potatoes. This looks like another delicious recipe I will love.
Pam Greer says
You would definitely love it! It's so creamy and delicious!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
I just love that this recipe uses arborio rice and cauliflower! The perfect comfort food!
Pam Greer says
It really is!
Healthy World Cuisine says
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!
Pam Greer says
I hope you like it!
Miz Helen says
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
ann says
Cauliflower is so *on trend* right now. It seems to be in everything. I quite like the idea of this recipe.
Pam Greer says
I know, it's really having it's time in the spotlight!
Ellen Pilch says
That looks so good, I love cauliflower.
Pam Greer says
Me too!
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
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.
Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
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...
Ann says
That's a delicious dish.
Marjie says
Any way to get hubby to eat his veggies happily, right? Cauliflower is always great with cheese, and this sounds like a fine dish.
Catherine says
Dear Pam, what a splendid dish. This looks so comforting..I must give this a try. xo, Catherine
Denise Wright says
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!