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Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto

Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto

with Sage
50 min.
Time:
337
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
96 / 100
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Ingredients
2 onions
6 dried Tomatoes (about 1 oz.)
4 sprigs thyme
2 stalks Sage
2 Tbsps olive oil
6 ozs short grain rice
20 ozs Vegetable broth
1 small Cauliflower
8 green Olives (with herbs, pitted)
6 ozs Feta
salt
peppers
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Preparation
1.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 1

Peel the onions and dice.

2.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 2

Cut the tomatoes crosswise into thin strips.

3.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 3

Rinse herbs, shake dry and pluck the leaves. Set some sage leaves aside and cut the rest into strips.

4.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 4

Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions until translucent.

5.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 5

Add rice, tomatoes, thyme and sage strips. Sauté over medium heat, stirring, 2-3 minutes.

6.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 6

Pour in 3/4 cup broth and bring to a boil. Cook covered for about 20 minutes over low heat. While cooking, gradually stir in the remaining broth.

7.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 7

Meanwhile, rinse cauliflower, trim and cut into florets. Add to the rice and cook covered, 8-10 minutes longer.

8.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 8

Cut olives into rings. Cut feta cheese into cubes. Divide olives and cheese cubes equally and toss half of each with the rice.

9.
Cauliflower and Tomato Risotto preparation step 9

Season risotto with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the remaining olives, feta cheese cubes and sage leaves.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie337 cal.(16 %)
Protein13 g(13 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates33 g(22 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.5 g(18 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Risotto is great with whole grain rice because it brings the typical creamy consistency and a few extra B vitamins because the grains are unpeeled. Cauliflower provides vitamin C, and the sheep's cheese contributes minerals and a good portion of bone-strengthening calcium.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you want to save calories, you can use a feta with only 9 percent fat for the risotto.

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