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Meera Sodha’s recipe for cauliflower and parmesan risotto with lemon breadcrumbs

A lighter risotto made with whizzed cauliflower as well as rice, but with a reassuringly rich cheese sauce

Meera Sodha’s recipe for cauliflower and parmesan risotto with lemon breadcrumbs

TL;DR

  • A lighter risotto recipe uses blitzed cauliflower mixed with rice.
  • It aims to maintain the richness of a cauliflower cheese sauce.
  • The recipe involves sautéing onions and garlic, cooking cauliflower, then gradually adding stock to risotto rice.
  • The dish is finished with butter, parmesan, and creme fraiche, and topped with lemon breadcrumbs.
  • Preparation time is 15 minutes, cooking time is 1 hour, and it serves 4.