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Servings: 4 persons

Creamy risotto with mushrooms, cauliflower, leeks, and salted almonds

Super duper creamy and flavorful – here in a version with mushrooms, cauliflower, leeks, and of course, plenty of parmesan.
Author: Henriette Kristiansen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cauliflower, cheese, Italy, Mushrooms, Porridge, Rice, Risotto
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Baking Tray
  • Baking Paper
  • Oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs. Shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 100 gram White Wine
  • 200 gram Mushroom
  • 1 pcs. Leek
  • 200 gram Cauliflower
  • 300 gram Risotto Rice
  • 600 gram Water
  • 100 gram Cream
  • 1 pcs. Vegetable Broth dice
  • 50 gram Parmesan grated
  • Salt and Pepper

Salted almonds

  • 200 gram Water
  • 120 gram Salt
  • 200 gram Almonds

Instructions

Salted almonds

  • Put water, salt, and almonds in a pot and give a short boil until the salt is dissolved. Drain the almonds and spread them on a baking sheet with parchment paper – bake for 20 minutes in a preheated 150 degrees Celsius (302 degrees Fahrenheit) oven.

Risotto

  • Finely chop onions and garlic, sauté in a pan with a bit of butter until the onions are soft.
  • Add white wine and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until the alcohol has evaporated.
  • Finely chop mushrooms and cauliflower and slice the leeks thin. Add the vegetables to the pan and let them cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add risotto rice, water, cream, and a bouillon cube to the pan – let everything simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has almost fully evaporated. Stir in the parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with a bit of parmesan and chopped salted almonds on top.

Notes

Creamy risotto with mushrooms, cauliflower, leeks, and salted almonds