Creamy Cauliflower, Mushrooms & Peas Risotto

Recipe by Denise RodenCourse: SidesCuisine: American, Italian
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

240

kcal

This creamy vegetable side dish is also great with asparagus and carrots.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shitake mushrooms, chopped

  • 1 medium shallot, chopped

  • 1 T olive oil

  • 1 cup vegetable broth

  • 10 ounces frozen cauliflower

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1/2 cup half and half

  • 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • 1 T butter

  • 1 T Arrowroot, (for thickening)

Directions

  • Using a non stick skillet, heat 1 T olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add in shallot and cook for 2 minutes or until soft.
  • Stir in frozen cauliflower rice, peas, vegetable broth, salt & pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Shake the Arrowroot across the top of the mixture and stir.
  • Add in the half and half and butter and bring to a boil and sauce thickens.
  • Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve.

Notes

  • Yields 4 cups – 240 calories, 13.6g fat, 11.4g protein, 21.9g carbohydrate, 5.6g dietary fiber, 1018mg sodium, 6.4g sugars (16.3g net carbs)

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