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Cauliflower Rice Risotto

Creamy Cauliflower Rice Risotto for Cozy Comfort Food Nights

This creamy Cauliflower Rice Risotto is a delicious low-carb twist on traditional risotto, perfect for cozy comfort food nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Risotto
  • 1 head Cauliflower chopped into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Shallot or onion if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Bone Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • food processor
  • shallow pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the fresh cauliflower into large chunks and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
  2. Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat, then add chopped shallot and cook until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Mix in riced cauliflower, cooking for 3-4 minutes until it softens.
  5. Pour in bone broth, cover, and steam for 3 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat, mix in cream and parmesan until melted and thickened.
  7. Cook uncovered, stirring until risotto thickens to desired creaminess.
  8. Stir in chopped parsley before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with extra add-ins like mushrooms or chicken. Adjust seasoning to taste for best results.

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