Upon first glance, your eyes meet a rustic, creamy risotto. The dish is studded with varied tones of earthy wild mushrooms and slight green hints of fresh thyme sprigs. On top, a light dusting of bright orange cheddar cheese adds a pop of color.

Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto with Hemp Hearts

Name: Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto with Hemp Hearts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cauliflower, 1 head riced in a food processor; Wild Mushrooms, 2 cups chopped; Hemp Hearts, 1 cup; Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1 cup shredded; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Fresh thyme, a handful leaves stripped from stalk; Vegetable broth, 4 cups; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: October 14, 2024

In embracing the cool autumn weather, we've created a heart-warming 'Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto', a twist on classic American comfort food. The key ingredients are cauliflower, wild mushrooms, and the secret ingredient to add creaminess without carbohydrates—hemp hearts, perfect for Keto enthusiasts.

Ingredients (for 4)

Cauliflower - 1 head - riced in a food processor
Wild mushrooms - 2 cups - chopped
Hemp hearts - 1 cup
Sharp cheddar cheese - 1 cup - shredded
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Fresh thyme - a handful - leaves stripped from stalk
Vegetable broth - 4 cups
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥💧

Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2 - 🍲🧄

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it becomes fragrant.
Step 3 - 🍲🍄💧

Add the chopped wild mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they start releasing their juices.
Step 4 - 🍚🥣🥦

Stir in the cauliflower rice, ensuring it's well coated in the cooking mixture.
Step 5 - 🍲💓🌿

Add hemp hearts and vegetable broth, stirring well. Allow this to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and broth is absorbed.
Step 6 - 🧀🥣🍲

Add in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until it has melted and created a creamy sauce.
Step 7 - 🧂🌿🌑

Season the dish with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves according to your taste.
Step 8 - 🍽️🔥😋

Serve the dish hot for the best flavor and texture.

Additional

For an extra kick, you could add a chopped jalapeno with the mushrooms. You can also swap cheddar for another type of strong, mature cheese, like Gouda or Emmental. This is a great recipe for getting the kids involved—they can help 'rice' the cauliflower, if they're old enough, or add ingredients into the skillet.