Keto Cauliflower Risotto is the ultimate low-carb side dish for those looking to indulge without compromising their diet. This creamy and cheesy dish replaces the traditional arborio rice of a classic risotto with tender cauliflower rice, bringing down the carb count but keeping all the rich, decadent flavors intact. With simple ingredients like cream cheese, an Italian cheese blend, and mayonnaise, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes and requires minimal effort. Whether you're serving it as a comforting side dish or adding it to a bowl of Curry Lentil Soup for a heartier meal, Keto Cauliflower Risotto is versatile and delicious.
This risotto's smooth and velvety texture is perfectly balanced by the gooey cheese, making it a fantastic alternative to mashed potatoes or even mac and cheese. For anyone cutting carbs, it’s a great way to enjoy familiar comfort food without the starchy heaviness. Pair it with grilled meat or serve it with your favorite veggies for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Each bite is creamy and cheesy, and when added to soups, it gives you delightful little bites that mimic the texture of dumplings or gnocchi, making it a dish you'll return to again and again.
While risotto is generally served as the main course and can be vegetarian or can include meat, today we will be made as a side vegetarian dish. Add meat like bacon or shrimp to add more protein. As is, this keto cauliflower risotto goes great in Curry Lentil Soup instead of traditional white rice. Each bite is reminiscent of a tasty little dumpling marshmallow in texture and gnocchi in size when you scoop it out with your spoon.
This keto cauliflower risotto recipe is one of my favorite low-carb comfort foods. I always have these ingredients in the house so I can throw it together and have it baked in 30 minutes. It is made with cauliflower rice instead of real white rice so we are cutting the carbs in a major way and still getting the traditional flavors of an Italian risotto.
Curry Lentil Soup served with a dollop of Keto Cauliflower Risotto and a heaping table spoon of plain yogurt and a fresh squeezed of lime on top is a satisfying lunch meal and one you will crave over and over again. It is the perfect creamy keto friendly side to be served along side fresh grilled piece of meat and steamed vegetables. If you usually eat potatoes, rice or pasta with your meal and are trying to cut the carbs, you will love keto cauliflower risotto. It is the perfect low-carb twist on a classic Italian favorite.
