Risotto with Cauliflower

Risotto with Cauliflower

  • DifficultyEasy
  • Prep0:10
  • Cook0:35
  • Serves 4
Massel
by Massel Last updated on 05/09/2025

The cauliflower in this recipe adds a little something extra to a standard risotto dish. Filling, hearty and warm, this meal is perfect for winter nights when you're not sure what to cook!

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Ingredients

  • 1 Litre chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 brown onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 1/2 cup arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 25 g butter chopped
  • 500 g cauliflower broken into florets
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated *to serve *extra
  • 2 tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds toasted

Method

  • Step 1
    Bring Massel Liquid Stock Chicken Style in a small saucepan to the boil. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and thyme, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add rice and stir to coat grains in oil. Add wine and simmer for 1 minute or until absorbed. Add stock, a ladle at a time, stirring until stock is absorbed. Continue with remaining stock until rice is al dente and stock is absorbed (this will take 20-25 minutes). Have 1 cup boiling water on hand if you need a little extra liquid to finish cooking the rice.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 teaspoons of oil with 25g butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower florets, tossing occasionally, for 10 minutes or until well browned and just tender.
  • Step 4
    Discard sprigs of thyme. Add cauliflower and parmesan and stir to combine. Stand, covered, for 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley and almonds.

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan with lid
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 frying pan
Recipe Notes

Recipe by Lucy Nunes for Massel.

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