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Leek Risotto With Cauliflower

April 30, 2020 Penny 3 Comments

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Leek Risotto

Leek Risotto

I am often trying to think up new ways to use the fresh seasonal vegetables, such as leek and cauliflower and risotto is an ideal recipe for many vegetables.

I would always urge you to try your local vegetable suppliers, whether organic or not, and even have them delivered if you can. You may even be pleasantly be surprised at the prices too.

Simple and very easy to cook, Leek Risotto with Cauliflower is surprisingly tasty and a great way to cook these lovely seasonal vegetables

Local Fresh Leek And Cauliflower

Buying local should mean you get the produce at their freshest. Much supermarket vegetables has travelled a long way and been stored for some time.

At the time that I write, cauliflower and leeks are both in season and really delicious. So I am looking for ways to cook them and thought I would try a risotto.

Leek can be partnered with many things in a risotto, such as bacon, ham or mushrooms or even as just a leek risotto on its own. With cauliflower it is really delicious.

Versatile Cauliflower

Cauliflower is often an underrated vegetable perhaps only really good for cauliflower cheese but in fact its subtle flavour is delicious in a lot of dishes.

Risotto

Risotto is an easy recipe to cook and can be made with almost any vegetable. The light flavours of the leek and vegetable with the Parmesan cheese makes a delicious combination. Just seasoned with plenty of black pepper. I think this is a recipe to cook again and again. It also really warming and filling for a cold winters day.

When leeks and cauliflowers are in season it is very low cost too.

You can use Parmesan in the risotto or your favourite Italian hard cheese. Do remember that if you are cooking for a vegetarian it is important to check whether there is any rennet in the cheese you have. Look out for the vegetarian symbol or ask your supplier.

You can use other cheese as an alternative such as mozzarella or a mature cheddar. Try out your favourite cheese.

For the rice, traditionally arborio is used for a creamy risotto but I do like it made with basmati or long grain rice too.

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portion of rice with leek and cauliflower

Leek Risotto With Cauliflower

Easy rice supper
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 24 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium leeks washed and sliced
  • 1 medium cauliflower broken into florets
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 300 g rice basmati or arborio rice
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 85 g / 3oz Parmesan cheese or similar grated

Instructions
 

  • Gently steam the cauliflower and leek for about 5 minutes until soft
  • In a large frying pan, heat the oil
  • Add the cauilflower and leek
  • Add the rice
  • Add about 1/3 of the stock
  • Bring to the boil and simmer
  • When most of the liquid has been absorbed add the next third
  • Stir and simmer
  • Add the remaining stock
  • Check that the rice is cooked and add more liquid if necessary
  • When the rice is soft, stir in the cheese
  • Serve immediately
Keyword easy supper

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Comments

  1. Diane Young says

    June 12, 2020 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    Thumbs up for the cauliflower and leek risotto from both vegetarians and meat eaters in my family! I used basmati rice and added cuminseeds and flaked chillis for extra flavour, nice to sprinkle some coriander leaves on top. Reheated well in the microwave the next day too.

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  2. Ann Roberts says

    April 22, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Sorry to hear about your bereavement, all good wishes for your future.
    I love your recipes and will certainly try the leek & cauliflower risotto as I love leeks and buy them when in season but never really know what to do with them except make leek and potato soup. This recipe sounds quite tasty as well as quick to make, thanks.

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  3. Lesley Astbury says

    December 8, 2013 at 11:17 am

    So easy and such a delicious way to use cauliflower. Had some left so will be making rice cakes for lunch!

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