Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 166 kcal
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped shallots
1 clove garlic minced
8 cups cauliflower florets
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
1 lemon zested and juice about 3 tbsp
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan reggiano
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
Instructions
Heat oil, shallots and garlic in a large skillet until shallots are tender.
Place cauliflower florets in food processor and pulse until resembles rice.
Add cauliflower rice to skillet and season with slat and pepper.
Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
Cook about 5 minutes then turn heat to low.
Stir in lemon juice, zest and mascarpone cheese.
Once mascarpone is incorporated add Parmesan and basil.
Enjoy immediately.
Makes 6 cups total.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Creamy Lemony Faux Risotto
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value*
Fat 14.2g
22%
Saturated Fat 6.5g
41%
Cholesterol 29mg
10%
Sodium 297mg
13%
Carbohydrates 7g
2%
Fiber 1.8g
8%
Sugar 2.3g
3%
Protein 5.7g
11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.