Express
Truffle Parmesan Risotto
with sautéed cauliflower
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Sesame
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
- 8 oz. Cauliflower Florets
- 3 oz. Peas
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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⅘ oz. Truffle Butter
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
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2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNNoKPX
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Calories480
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat22g
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Protein14g
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Sodium1390mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Cauliflower
Coarsely chop cauliflower into 1" pieces.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add cauliflower to hot pan and stir occasionally until cauliflower is tender, 6-8 minutes.If pan is too dry, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as needed.Remove from burner. Stir in mushroom seasoning and a pinch of salt. Set aside.While cauliflower cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Green Onions and Start Risotto
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Add rice, mirepoix base, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot with boiling water. Reduce to a simmer.Once simmering, stir often until combined and slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Finish the Risotto
Add peas, white portions of green onions, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), softened cream cheese, softened butter (to taste), and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pot. Stir vigorously until creamy, 1-2 minutes.
If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with cauliflower and garnishing with green portions of green onions and remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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