Description
Mushroom Cauliflower Risotto offers a comforting and creamy twist on traditional risotto, using riced cauliflower for a lighter dish without sacrificing flavor. This delightful recipe features earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic, creating a rich, inviting meal perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal ingredients, this risotto is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup sliced cremini or shiitake mushrooms
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. If using fresh cauliflower, rice it beforehand.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Incorporate the chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in Arborio rice for about 2 minutes to coat each grain with the mixture.
- Gradually add warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed before adding more. Continue until rice is al dente (about 18-20 minutes).
- Fold in riced cauliflower and Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg