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cauliflower risotto - plated

Vegan Cauliflower Rice Risotto

Course Main Course
Keyword cauliflower risotto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 large spears asparagus
  • ¼ medium onion
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 8 oz. organic soft tofu drained
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • sea salt or Himalayan salt (to taste; optional)
  • cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Chop asparagus into 1-inch pieces, chop onion, and finely chop garlic; set aside.

  2. Place tofu, garlic, basil, and salt in a blender or food processor; cover and blend until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, asparagus, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes, until mushrooms are browned and asparagus is tender-crisp. Remove from pan; set aside.

  4. Lightly coat same pan with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add onion and cauliflower; cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 8 minutes, or until soft.

  5. Reduce heat to low. Add tofu mixture; stir to combine. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring frequently, until warmed through.

  6. Serve mushrooms and asparagus on top of cauliflower mixture. Serve immediately, or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days.

Recipe Notes

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