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    Home » Recipes » Meal Recipes

    Shiitake Mushroom Cauliflower Rice Risotto

    Published: Feb 26, 2016 · Modified: Apr 15, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 15 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This shiitake cauliflower rice risotto recipe is a delicious low-carb alternative to risotto. Even better? You can make this easy cauliflower risotto in just 15 minutes! It is perfect for those busy nights when you need to make dinner quickly!

    a grey plate filled with riced cauliflower risotto
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    Have you seen this yet? Riced cauliflower and NO mess! (You can definitely rice your own cauliflower, but bagged really is a huge time saver! You can buy riced cauliflower here, or at most grocery stores.

    I am continuing my love affair with Trader Joe's cauliflower rice."

    Riced Cauliflower in a bag

    This low-carb rice substitute is perfect to substitute in my favorite risotto recipe! Mr. Fearless Dining and I are trying to watch our carb intake a bit, but it is hard when you love risotto.

    I wasn't sure if the riced cauliflower would hold up and keep its risotto-like texture through cooking, so I decided to try it out. Since there is no need to absorb a ton of liquid, this dish is super fast to make.

    If you can't find this bagged version and want to make your own riced cauliflower, just add chunks of cauliflower to a food processor to make your grated cauliflower. This video tutorial shows you how.

    If you love cauliflower as much as we do, check out all of my delicious Gluten Free Cauliflower recipes!

    Fun swaps:

    • Add some shrimp or other protein and it is a perfect meal for a busy night.
    • Look in your refrigerator. I am sure there are vegetables you need to use up. Feel free to use what vegetables you have on hand.

    If you have a dairy-free favorite parmesan substitute, this dish can be paleo as well if you skip the parmesan.

    Recipe step by step directions:

    Shiitake and green onions cooking in a frying pan

    Step 1: In a large pan or pot, sauté the onion, garlic, mushroom, and butter.

    Cauliflowered Rice and Shiitake cooking in a pan

    Step 2: Add in the riced cauliflower and cook for a few minutes. Add the almond milk, cheese, and salt/pepper. Easy peasy!

    Step 3: After the shiitake mushrooms are cooked, add the cauliflower rice. Cook it all together for about 5 minutes. Any longer and the riced cauliflower gets mushy.

    Here is another recipe you can make with the riced cauliflower. The whole family will love these Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheddar Pancakes.

    Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    What does riced cauliflower taste like?

    Riced cauliflower does taste like cauliflower, but more subtle as it is in tiny bits. 

    Can you make this recipe dairy-free?

    You can make this dairy-free by substituting the parmesan for vegan parmesan.

    How long will this riced cauliflower risotto keep?

    These risotto will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Shiitake Riced Cauliflower Risotto on a grey plate

    If you are looking for more dinner ideas:

    • The whole family will love this Gluten Free One-Pot Italian Pasta recipe!
    • Kids love this easy Mango Chicken with Coconut Cauliflower Rice recipe.
    • Here is a delicious budget Gluten Free Paella recipe that everyone will love.
    • Gluten Free Skillet Lasagna
    • Gluten Free Quiche with Sausage and Tomato
    • Italian Gluten Free Meatloaf Recipe
    • How to Fire-Roast Hatch Chiles and The 12 Best Hatch Chile Recipes!

    Reader adaptations:

    I doubled the butter, used ½ package sliced baby bellas and ½ onion, used already pearled onions steamed in the bag first, doubled (at least) the parmesan, eyeballed the ¾ milk (used 1%), and added 3 laughing cow wedges for extra creaminess."

    Charity M., Pinterest user

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    This food chopper will rice your cauliflower if you can't find it bagged 🙂

    Recipe

    Shiitake Riced Cauliflower Risotto

    Sandi Gaertner
    Easy low carb shiitake riced cauliflower risotto.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Meal Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 94 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • I head cauliflower (riced, or 1 bag of Trader Joe's riced cauliflower)
    • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
    • 3 green onions sliced
    • 6-8 fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced thinly
    • ¾ cup almond milk I used original organic
    • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pan, melt butter and add garlic and green onions.
    • Cook 2 minutes and add shiitake mushrooms.
    • Cook an additional 2 minutes.
    • Add cauliflower to pan.
    • Saute for 5 minutes.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add almond milk and parmesan cheese and mix well.
    • Cook until cauliflower is soft, but not mushy. (About 5 more minutes.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. April

      January 16, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      we love cauliflower rice! YUM!!!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 18, 2018 at 7:22 pm

        That is wonderful. Thank you April!

        Reply
    2. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

      March 21, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      I admit, I have never had cauliflower rice before. It's been on the must try list for a long time now. This makes me want to make it tonight. Looks fab.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        March 21, 2016 at 7:26 pm

        It is pretty delicious, and it's ready so quickly.

        Reply
    3. Melanie | Melanie Makes

      February 28, 2016 at 5:38 pm

      Love this healthier twist on risotto. And those mushrooms! All the heart eye emojis!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 29, 2016 at 11:46 am

        Thanks Melanie 🙂

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