All of the delicious flavors of risotto, without all of the carbs. This Low Carb Mushroom Risotto with Cauliflower Rice is sure to be a crowd pleaser. 
Is there anything that cauliflower can't do? It is the perfect low carb food to simulate low carb potato, pasta and rice recipes. This low carb mushroom risotto rendition does a pretty stellar job of impersonating the real thing. Would you believe me if I told you that I didn't used to like cauliflower? It's true. In fact, I had already made several low carb cauliflower recipes before my low affair with this cruciferous began. Now I can't imagine living a low carb lifestyle without it. Low carb risotto recipes have become one of my favorite things to make with cauliflower. My favorite variation is the Pancetta and Parmesan Cauliflower Risotto recipe from my cookbook - Primal Low Carb Kitchen. And don't forget to check out my newest book - Craveable Keto. For a vegetarian cauliflower risotto variation, substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock.
Check out some of my other favorite low carb cauliflower recipes:
- Low Carb Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Mac and Cheese
- Chinese Sausage Fried "Rice"
- Mediterranean Low-Carb "Risotto"
- Low Carb Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Buttery Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Mushroom Risotto
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 cup chicken stock, divided
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. To the pan, add the garlic, onion, and shallot. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent and the garlic is fragrant. About 5 minutes.
- To the pan, add the mushrooms and 1 cup chicken stock. Sauté until mushrooms are soft and have released their liquid. About 5 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower and remaining 1 cup of chicken stock and stirring frequently, sauté for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 297
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: Net 7.5g
- Protein: 7g
Kate says
If you use frozen cauliflower rice should you cook it first in skillet or microwave to defrost? Thanks!
Kristina rivera says
Can this be made ahead of time and reheated?
Kyndra Holley says
Should be fine, just make sure you give the cauliflower time to cook down. I wouldn't recommend freezing it.
Liza Glick says
I made this tonight with a roast for dinner and it was soooooo good! Very decadent tasting! Even my very picky kids like it! Total winner and going in my regular rotation for sure!
Kate says
I substituted wine and beef broth or chicken stock. I also substituted onion and garlic powder. It was amazing and is now a new staple!
Stacy says
This tastes fantastic, I cut the recipe in half and used a frozen bag of riced cauliflower. Will def make again!!!