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Holiday Butternut Squash Risotto with Cauli Rice

  Published on November 17th, 2021
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  Last modified April 13th, 2023
butternut squash risotto
ChefAimee AristotelousDifficultyIntermediateRating
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Made with riced cauliflower, this decadent side dish is perfect for the holiday season and no one will ever guess it's low in carbohydrates. While this recipe makes for an excellent base, feel free to experiment with additional ingredients such as Shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and different types of cheese.

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

Servings 6

6g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 3 tbsp butter
 ½ cup dry sherry
 ½ cup butternut squash, cooked and mashed
 ¼ tsp grated nutmeg

Directions

Directions
1

Place the butter in a large saucepan and melt over medium heat. Add the sage, rosemary, and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2

Add the riced cauliflower and mashed butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes or until the cauliflower begins to soften.

3

Add the sherry and cook for another 7 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the cauliflower is soft.

4

Stir in the Parmesan, Mascarpone, and grated nutmeg. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the risotto is creamy, about 5 minutes.

5

Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with additional grated cheese and fresh basil (optional).

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients
 3 tbsp butter
 ½ cup dry sherry
 ½ cup butternut squash, cooked and mashed
 ¼ tsp grated nutmeg

Directions

Directions

Directions
1

Place the butter in a large saucepan and melt over medium heat. Add the sage, rosemary, and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2

Add the riced cauliflower and mashed butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes or until the cauliflower begins to soften.

3

Add the sherry and cook for another 7 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the cauliflower is soft.

4

Stir in the Parmesan, Mascarpone, and grated nutmeg. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the risotto is creamy, about 5 minutes.

5

Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with additional grated cheese and fresh basil (optional).

Holiday Butternut Squash Risotto with Cauli Rice
Aimee Aristotelous, author of The 30-Day Keto Plan, Almost Keto, Super Simple Keto, The Whole Food Pregnancy Plan, and The Doctors Weight Loss Diet is a certified nutritionist, specializing in ketogenic and gluten-free nutrition. Her expertise has been featured in Health, People, HuffPost, Parade, Yahoo!, INSIDER, Motherly, Consumer Health Digest, Simply Gluten-Free, Well + Good, and the National Celiac Association. Aimee resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with her husband and son, and enjoys cooking, working out, wine tasting, and traveling.

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