Low Carb Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Satisfy your comfort food cravings without the carbs with this Low Carb Creamy Parmesan Risotto! This gluten-free dish swaps traditional rice for riced cauliflower, creating a lighter, keto-friendly alternative that doesn’t skimp on indulgence. Rich, velvety layers of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese blend beautifully with sautéed onion, garlic, and a touch of chicken broth for a savory depth of flavor. Finished with vibrant fresh parsley, this creamy cauliflower risotto is perfect as a hearty side or a stand-alone meal. Easy to prepare in just under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and nutritious way to recreate the classic Italian favorite while keeping it low-carb and guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the cauliflower and remove the leaves and stem. Cut it into large chunks and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice grains.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 7-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the risotto is creamy and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.3 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 275 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 3790 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1156 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2988 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
