Love risotto but trying to live a Keto lifestyle? You need this Keto Parmesan Cauliflower Risotto recipe. Just as tasty as risotto made from rice, this keto risotto recipe is made from cauliflower and is low in carbs. Perfect for a Keto or Low Carb Lifestyle.
I was on the keto diet for most of last year, and lost more than 60 pounds. I’m currently on a low-carb maintenance diet that allows me a little more freedom. This recipe will work for both low-carb and keto diets. While I love what the keto lifestyle has given me, there are times that I miss some of my favorite recipes, including risotto. Finding Keto Friendly recipes that give me the flavors and tastes I have been missing, but still, fit into my healthy eating plan, I know it helps me to stay on track. This Keto Risotto is perfect.
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What is Risotto?
Risotto is an Italian rice dish that is usually associated with high-end restaurants. When the rice is prepared correctly, it is rich and creamy. It can be made at home, some stores sell a boxed version and you can make a similar dish using cauliflower rice that has all the same flavors.
How to Make Cauliflower Rice?
There are many ways to make cauliflower rice. You can use a ricer. This is a special kitchen gadget that makes the cauliflower pieces into rice size. If you don’t want to have another gadget in the kitchen, you can also use a blender or food processor to break the cauliflower into rice sized pieces. This way is a fast and simple way.
Keto Risotto – Parmesan Cauliflower Risotto
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
- ½ Head of cauliflower
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 1 Shallot chopped
- ½ c Bone broth
- ¼ c Heavy whipping cream
- ¼ c Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions:
Chop the ½ a head of cauliflower into large chunks and place into a blender or food processor. Pulse, until the cauliflower resembles grains of rice.
Add 2 tbsp of butter to a pot over medium-high heat on the stove.
Once melted, add the chopped shallot to the butter, and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Mix in the garlic cloves, and cook for 30 more seconds.
Stir in the riced cauliflower, and stir to combine.
Pour in ½ cup of the bone broth. Place a lid on the pot, and steam for 3 minutes. More liquid will form during this time, so do not worry if the mixture looks a bit dry.
If there is too much extra liquid after steaming, drain off some of it.
Add in the heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine well. Cook uncovered for several more minutes until the extra liquid evaporates and the mixture thickens.
Remove from the heat, and stir in 2-3 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley, and serve.
Keto Parmesan Cauliflower Risotto
Ingredients
- ½ Head of cauliflower
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 1 Shallot chopped
- ½ c Bone broth
- ¼ c Heavy whipping cream
- ¼ c Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Chop the ½ a head of cauliflower into large chunks and place into a blender or food processor. Pulse, until the cauliflower resembles grains of rice.
- Add 2 tbsp of butter to a pot over medium-high heat on the stove.
- Once melted, add the chopped shallot to the butter, and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the garlic cloves, and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Stir in the riced cauliflower, and stir to combine.
- Pour in ½ cup of the bone broth. Place a lid on the pot, and steam for 3 minutes. More liquid will form during this time, so do not worry if the mixture looks a bit dry.
- If there is too much extra liquid after steaming, drain off some of it.
- Add in the heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine well. Cook uncovered for several more minutes until the extra liquid evaporates and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from the heat, and stir in 2-3 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley, and serve.