Easy, Creamy Cauliflower Risotto is a quick keto and low carb recipe prepared using frozen or fresh riced cauliflower. The ingredients include mushrooms, white wine, cream, and I like to toss on shrimp. You can add any protein you wish!
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What is in Cauliflower Risotto
I adapted this recipe from my Instant Pot Risotto. I use dry white wine (I prefer Pinot Grigio), fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, and I like to add fresh spinach. It wilts down easily and is a great way to sneak in a nutritious green vegetable.
What cheese do you use? I like to use Parmesan reggiano cheese because it's traditionally used in risotto and it's loaded with tons of flavor.
I also use baby bella mushrooms, but you can use whatever mushrooms you wish.
Frozen Riced Cauliflower
I used frozen cauliflower in this recipe because it's convenient. You can find it at Trader Joe's and most standard grocers carry it now as well.
How to Make Fresh Cauliflower Rice
You can take a head of fresh cauliflower and create your own rice if you wish. Chop the cauliflower into pieces and place it in a food processor or you can grate it using a cheese grater. You can read more about How to Make Cauliflower Rice here.
You should weigh the cauliflower and adjust macros if necessary, as this recipe calls for 15oz.
How to Make and Cook Cauliflower Risotto
- Add butter, mushrooms, and onions to a saute pan on medium-high heat.
- Saute until the onions are fragrant and translucent. Add garlic and stir.
- Next, add riced cauliflower, dry white wine, broth, salt and pepper to taste.
- Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and fresh spinach.
Does it Taste Like Risotto?
Taste? Yes, but the texture is different. Cauliflower rice is somewhat firm. You should simmer the cauliflower in broth and wine, which will soften it up. The cream will also give it a creamy texture.
However, it isn't going to feel exactly like arborio rice, which is used in traditional risotto.
If you find the risotto isn't creamy enough, add more cream, butter, or parmesan cheese. Feel free to adjust the recipe to fit your needs.
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Easy, Creamy Cauliflower Risotto
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped white onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz riced cauliflower
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup broth chicken or vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ½ lemon, juice of
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese shaved or shredded
Instructions
- Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add the butter.
- When the butter melts, add the chopped mushrooms and onions. Saute until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add the garlic and stir.
- Lower the heat to medium and add in the riced cauliflower and stir and ensure it gets coated in butter.
- Add in the white wine, broth, salt and pepper to taste and stir.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Open the lid on the pan and add in the cream, lemon juice, Parmesan Reggiano, and spinach. Stir until equally coated and the cheese melts.
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Notes
- I used the frozen riced cauliflower from Green Giant. Each package consists of 10oz, I used a package and a half.
- If you use fresh cauliflower, be sure to weigh your serving and adjust the macros if necessary. You may also need to lower the cook time when you simmer to 7-8 minutes.
- If you find the risotto isn't creamy enough, add more cream, butter, or parmesan cheese. Feel free to adjust the recipe to fit your needs.
- Feel free to toss in cooked shrimp, chicken, or whatever you like. I love to add shrimp.
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Kathy says
How much parm?
staysnatched says
1/4 cup
Chuck Roberts says
How many carbs or net carbs are in this recipe? Thanks.
staysnatched says
Hi this information is listed at the bottom of the recipe card for each recipe.
Sharan says
Such an excellent recipe, and so easy and flavourful! I used the Green Giant Frozen riced cauliflower and broccoli, and bone broth for the added protein and creaminess. It turned out absolutely perfect, definitely something that I would make again. I also love the fact that you can vary the vegetables in this. Aside from mushrooms, I think it would be delicious with peas, butternut squash, or even asparagus.
staysnatched says
Those would be perfect!
Holly says
I actually don't like risotto, not a fan of the texture. But this one was perfect for me. Definitely reminded me more of Mexican fried rice texture versus the more sturdy noodle texture. I stan with the add fresh spinach, I had that and a bit of leftover herbs I added. This was a great keto bento lunch for me.
staysnatched says
I'm glad to hear that.
Griffanzo says
Do you start from frozen? Or do you microwave first?
staysnatched says
Frozen.