Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

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Here is the recipe for the Roasted Cauliflower Risotto from Canadian Living - the Vegetarian Collection.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower (about 2lb/1kg)
• 3 (or more) cloves of garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 onion (or 1 large shallot)
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (as son #1 was eating it, I substituted broth)
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for "garnish" (if desired)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim cauliflower and cut into florets.  Toss together with garlic, 2 tbsp of oil and 1/4 tsp of the salt.  Roast on baking sheet (with parchment paper on top) in oven until golden and tender, about 35 minutes.  Mash garlic with a fork.
2. While the cauliflower/garlic are in the oven, bring broth and water to boil; reduce heat to low and keep warm.
3. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining oil (1 tbsp) over medium-high heat; fry onion and remaining salt, stirring occasionally, until softened but not coloured, about 3 minutes.
4. Add rice, stirring to coat and toast grains.  Add wine; cook, stirring, until almost no liquid remains, about 1 minute.
5. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time and stirring after each addition until most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more, 18-20 minutes total.  The rice should be loose, creamy but not mushy, and still slightly firm.
6. Stir in cauliflower, garlic, cheese and parsley.   Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese (if desired).