CHEESY LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO IN CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
This versatile low carb side dish recipe perfectly mimics a classic risotto but is made with cauliflower and smothered in a cheesy pesto sauce. Keto and Atkins friendly.
Author: Mellissa Sevigny
Recipe type: Low Carb Side Dish Recipe
Cuisine: Italian American
Serves: Four 1 cup servings
INGREDIENTS
4 cups finely chopped (or grated) raw cauliflower2 Tbsp butter½ tsp kosher salt⅛ tsp black pepper¼ tsp garlic powder⅓ cup Mascarpone cheese2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese¼ cup prepared basil pesto
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the cauliflower, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a microwave safe bowl.Microwave on high for six minutes - or until the cauliflower is tender and done to your liking.Add the mascarpone cheese and microwave on high for 2 more minutes.Add the parmesan cheese and stir until fully blended and creamy. Cool for 2 minutes (so you don't cook the pesto when you add it and lose the green color.)Stir in the basil pesto and serve warm.
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