Low-Carb Cauliflower Risotto

Low-Carb Cauliflower Risotto

|| 5 MIN READ

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced, (4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup yellow onions, diced, ¼ inch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups cauliflower, grated or finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup asparagus, chopped into ¼ inch coins
  • 1 cup zucchini, grated
  • 1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy, cashew or almond)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions:

  • Preheat your Versa Dutch oven or the 12-inch Traditions skillet on low. Once warmed up, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and raise to medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until they are soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower and stir thoroughly to make sure it is coated with the olive oil and onions.
  • Cook the cauliflower rice for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, stirring and scraping the pan until the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, zucchini and peas. Stir to combine. Turn heat up to medium.
  • Add the broth and milk, frequently stirring so the vegetables cook and the liquid begins to evaporate.
  • Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and just a small amount of the liquid is left on the bottom of the pan.
  • Turn off heat. Add cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add cooked mushrooms and lemon zest, stir to combine.
  • Taste the risotto and add more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve and garnish with parsley, basil, and more cheese on top if desired.

 

 

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Holly Bergstrom

Holly Bergstrom

Holly Bergstrom is the Brand Engagement Manager at Xtrema Cookware, and she oversees the creative direction of the company! Holly is passionate about minimizing toxic exposure and living a healthy and vibrant life form the inside out. Holly enjoys cooking, educating, and creating healthy meals for her friends and family. She desires to help every home and kitchen relearn how to slow down, be present, and cook with intention and simplicity. You can follow Holly on @livefreeandveg.

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