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    Home » Meatless Recipes

    Cauliflower Risotto with Sage and Almonds

    LAST UPDATED: August 6, 2018 PUBLISHED: July 25, 2017 By Pam Greer 26 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    One of my favorite Cauliflower Recipes, this Roasted Cauliflower Risotto with Sage and Almonds is so creamy and delicious!  It gets extra flavor from the roasting of the cauliflower!

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    bowl of risotto with cauliflower and almonds with text overlay reading cauliflower risotto

    When is Cauliflower in Season?

    Last July my CSA gave me a big head of cauliflower.  I don't know about you, but I typically associate cauliflower with fall.  Well after doing some research, it's clear that no one really has a handle on the Cauliflower growing season!  For Tennessee, one site said July-November and another said October-December.

    I looked up California and it is basically in season year round, which probably explains why you can pretty much find it at your grocery store no mater what time of the year it is.

     

    Bowl of risotto with cauliflower, almonds and sage on a brown background

    Cauliflower Risotto with Sage and Almonds

    The secret to this risotto is roasting the cauliflower, almonds and sage!  All you do is roast the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet, then towards the end add the almonds and sage.

    While the cauliflower is roasting, you can begin heating up the stock in a medium saucepan.   In a large saucepan, you begin cooking the onion, sage and rice.   You gradually stir in the stock, until the stock is absorbed and the rice is cooked to your liking.   Stir in parmesan cheese.

    Ladle into serving bowls and top with cheese and cauliflower mixture.

    I found this recipe in an old 2009 issue of Donna Hay magazine.  It's been a family favorite for that long!

    You can easily make it vegan or vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth.  It makes a great vegetarian Thanksgiving main dish!

    Roasted Cauliflower, Sage and Almond Risotto
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    Roasted Cauliflower, Sage and Almond Risotto

    The crispy cauliflower and almonds on top makes this Roasted Cauliflower, Sage and Almond Risotto extra delicious! 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 760kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 head cauliflower trimmed and chopped (I just used one medium size head)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • sea salt and cracked black pepper
    • 1 bunch of sage leaves picked
    • 6 ½ cups of chicken stock or vegetable stock (vegan)
    • 3 tablespoons butter about 3 tablespoons
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 ½ cups arborio rice
    • ½ cup dry sherry
    • ½ cup finely grated parmesan
    • 1 cup Taleggio or other strongly flavored cheese sliced (I omitted)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425. Toss cauliflower, oil, salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, add the almonds and half of the sage. Roast for 5-8 more minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside and keep warm.
    • Place the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and heat to a simmer. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Chop the rest of the sage, and add it with the rice and sherry to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sherry is absorbed. Gradually add the stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring, for 25-30 minutes, or until the stock is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Stir through the parmesan cheese and spoon into serving bowls. Top with Taleggio and the cauliflower mixture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 760kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1179mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 4.7mg

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    Comments

    1. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      July 29, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      I couldn't be looking more forward to a recipe than this! I have the perfect occasion for it, too (and it's soon). Thanks for this great one!

      Reply
    2. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      January 21, 2019 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely incredible. I adore cauliflower, and these flavours sound so beautiful. I am so excited to try soon!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        January 21, 2019 at 10:05 am

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

        Reply
    3. Tara @ Unsophisticook says

      July 25, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      So many of my favorite flavors going on in this dish!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 26, 2018 at 3:05 pm

        Me too!

        Reply
    4. Kristine says

      July 25, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      Well yum! This risotto looks delicious! I love using cauliflower all year long! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 25, 2018 at 7:29 pm

        Me too!

        Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      July 25, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      I only eat light meals during the summer and this is perfect. I can eat soup all year long. Never need to wait for fall especially since I watch carbs and fat this is awesome!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 25, 2018 at 7:30 pm

        I can eat soup all year long too!

        Reply
    6. Jacque Hastert says

      July 25, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      I grew up hating cauliflower, but now it is one of my favorite veggies to eat and snack on. I will have to try this risotto 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 25, 2018 at 7:30 pm

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

        Reply
    7. Ginny says

      July 25, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      My heart skipped a beat. Risotto with cauliflower sounds like heaven and I'll be making this recipe asap.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        July 25, 2018 at 7:30 pm

        It's so good!

        Reply
    8. Ann says

      July 29, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      That's an interesting combination and I'm rather fond of risotto. Crab and lemon is particular favourite. Pumpkin and sage is another.

      Reply
    9. Tina Culbertson says

      July 26, 2017 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      I also associate it with Fall but I am a lover of this vegetable. It wouldn't matter which season, I would eat it. Wish my husband liked it as much.

      Reply
    10. swayam says

      July 23, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      This looks so good Pam! And I loved your about me page.. Hoping you haven't moved onto another site by the time you get this message 😛
      PS: I co host a link party on Saturdays 8am EST called Saucy Saturdays.. would love for you to join us 🙂

      Reply
    11. Olivia @ livforcake says

      July 19, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      This sounds and looks amazing, Pam! Holy yum.

      Reply
    12. Mary says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      I totally associate certain vegetables (and recipes) with different seasons as well. This looks yummy. I've never tried making my own risotto, but I always see chefs making it on tv. Thanks for sharing at DDT!

      Reply
    13. Kimberly says

      July 14, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      This looks incredible! Pinned. We love having you be a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.
      Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    14. April J Harris says

      July 14, 2014 at 8:55 am

      What a delicious recipe - I never thought of using cauliflower in risotto. Thank you for sharing this post with us at Hearth and Soul and thank you for sharing about the Donna Hay app as well! I'm so pleased to learn about it!

      Reply
    15. Cynthia says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      I agree with you about associating cauliflower with the fall. However, this dish looks so good I think I might have to change my mind about that. Who says we can't eat it all year round? Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.

      Reply
    16. Alesha @ Full Time Mama says

      July 08, 2014 at 11:52 pm

      We eat cauliflower year round, but far more in the fall and winter months than in the spring and summer months. I've never thought about that before now, though!
      This recipe looks and sounds amazing, and we're always in need of new ways to eat veggies. Thank you so much for linking up with us at Delicious Dish Tuesday! We can't wait to see what other amazing recipes you'll share with us in coming weeks! 🙂

      Reply
    17. grace says

      July 08, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      at this point in my life, i don't eat cauliflower unless it's been roasted or smothered with cheese. that said, this sounds like a great dish! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Amy @Very Culinary says

      July 07, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      I sort of think of cauliflower as a fall food, too. BUT I still make it all year round. As a matter of fact, I roasted some last week when it was 103 degrees outside. Tell me that's not love. Pinned this!

      Reply
    19. Marjie says

      July 07, 2014 at 3:25 pm

      I'm not a fan of the work it takes to make risotto, although I'm happy to eat it if someone else makes it. Your cauliflower topping sounds great. I do love cauliflower, and it makes a great base for other flavors, often, in my case, cheese. It's great that you're getting inspiration from your CSA.

      Reply
    20. Joanne says

      July 07, 2014 at 6:34 am

      I made this risotto earlier this year and it is one of my favorites! I felt similarly about cauliflower but i just got it in a CSA box as well and have seen it nonstop at the farmer's markets...so maybe it's bi-seasonal?

      Reply

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