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Cauliflower ‘Risotto’

By Ian Riches | In Gym | on April 27, 2015

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

15 mins

TOTAL TIME

30 mins

 

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ medium head of cauliflower, chopped in a food processor to create a rice texture
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 400g chickpeas, cooked and drained.
  • ½ c. vegetable broth (preferably home made)
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
  • 2 Tbsp. sundried tomatoes, packed in oil and drained
  • 1 Tbsp. capers
  • ½ tsp. fresh thyme
  • toasted pine nuts, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium-sized pot, heat 1 Tbsp coconut oil on medium heat until warmed. Place the onion, garlic, and thyme inside and saute for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Place ½ the chicpeas and vegetable broth into the pot and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. With an immersion blender (or if you do not have one, use a regular blender), gently blend all of the contents together in the pot until creamy and smooth. If you are using a blender, return contents to the pot.
  4. Add grated cauliflower, sun-dried tomatoes, remainder of the beans, and spinach. Cover with a lid and allow to heat through for a good 5 minutes.
  5. Add the capers before you serve and garnish with toasted pinenuts.

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