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Cauliflower Risotto Recipe

Our cauliflower risotto recipe makes a great gluten-free alternative to regular risotto. It calls for simple ingredients and can be ready in just 25 minutes.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 18 oz cauliflower chopped
  • 6 oz crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 oz green peas
  • 0.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 oz onion chopped
  • 4 fl oz milk
  • 2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 tsp white wine
  • 2 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil over a medium heat. Add 2 tsp garlic, 2 oz onion, and 6 oz crimini mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes.

2

Pour the 2 tsp white wine into the pan and stir often until there is no liquid remaining.

3

Add 18 oz cauliflower and 2 oz green peas to the pan. Stir occasionally for another 2 minutes.

4

Add 1 tsp thyme, 2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream, 0.25 oz parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground pepper, 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, 4 fl oz milk, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard to the pan. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

5

Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped parsley.

6

Transfer the food to serving bowls. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 169kcal | Fat 10.6g | Saturated Fat 3.9g | Trans Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 14.9mg | Sodium 283.5mg | Potassium 682mg | Carbohydrate 14g | Fiber 3.9g | Sugar 6.3g | Protein 6.6g | Vitamin A 585IU | Vitamin C 67mg | Calcium 114.9mg | Iron 1.4mg