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2.13.19

Cauliflower Risotto with Bacon and Mushrooms {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}

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This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies!  Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again!  It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant. 

This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies!  Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again!  It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant. 

I think I officially like cauliflower rice more than actual rice at this point, guys.  To be honest though, I was never a huge rice fan in the first place, so “switching” over to cauliflower rice never even seemed like something so important for me to do.

For me, sweet potatoes and plantains always took center stage as my side dish of choice.  Aside from my beloved kale and Brussels sprouts, of course.

But let’s fast forward a bit to the present.  I’ve been experimenting with more low carb/keto recipes and along with that has come boatloads of cauliflower rice.  And it’s been pretty amazing, actually, to experiment with something new and figure out all the ways to make it extra yummy!

This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies!  Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again!  It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant. 

A few of my favorites include my Mexican Fried Cauliflower Rice, Breakfast Fried Cauliflower Rice and Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup.  Who knew cauliflower could add so much to my life?

I mean, if you’re a cauliflower lover and have been making everything from pizza crust to rice to smoothies to cheese with it for years, then I’m sure you know the answer.

But, for the rest of us, here I am to tell you – cauliflower rice can actually be delicious and today’s recipe is just another example that’s sure to become a favorite!

This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies!  Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again!  It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant. 

Cauliflower risotto with bacon and mushrooms.  Simple, genuinely easy to make (and fast!) and seriously hits the spot!

Sure, it’s a side dish, but it’s truly filling enough to be a meal if you want it to be.  In fact, it was hard for me NOT to eat all 6 servings right after making it.  That good – I’m telling you.

The method itself is easy.  We cook the bacon first, and then use some of the rendered bacon fat to sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms.  Next comes the cauliflower rice – which I buy already “riced” to make things easy for myself.

This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies!  Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again!  It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant. 

Then we add in broth, coconut cream, seasonings, and nutritional yeast to make a creamy sauce.  The nutritional yeast can be replaced with parmesan cheese if you’re okay with dairy and keeping this keto rather than Whole30.

Everything cooks just a bit more, the bacon goes back in, and then the risotto is done – that’s it!  The result is comforting and sooo tasty.  I would say this is a kid friendly one too, as long as your kids are a least a little bit accepting of cauliflower rice!  Mine are split – it’s a work in progress.

I hope you’re ready for a serious “treat” of a side dish!  Grab that cauli rice, some good bacon, and perhaps an apron (for the bacon fat!) and let’s make the best paleo cauliflower risotto!

Cauliflower Risotto with Bacon and Mushrooms {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}

This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies!  Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again!  It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant.  This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies!  Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again!  It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant. 

Cauliflower Risotto with Bacon and Mushrooms (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)

This cauliflower risotto is super easy to make, packed with flavor and savory goodies! Bacon, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce make this side dish one you’ll want again and again! It’s dairy-free, paleo, keto friendly and Whole30 compliant.
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner/Side Dish
Cuisine: keto, Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 6 servings
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4.67 from 27 votes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cauliflower rice I bought this in a bag, fresh
  • 10 slices nitrate free bacon sugar free for Whole30, cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 tbsp reserved bacon fat or other cooking fat
  • 8 oz container white mushrooms sliced thin
  • 1 med onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste for veggies
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken bone broth
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast optional OR 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (if dairy is okay)
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crushed red pepper optional
  • Fresh minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until crisp, remove with slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
  2. Reserve 3 tbsp of the bacon fat and lower heat to medium. Add the onions and mushrooms and stir to coat, cook 2 minutes until softened, then add garlic and sprinkle mixture with salt and pepper. Stir and cook another 2 minutes or until garlic is soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the cauliflower, broth, and coconut cream and stir to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste (you can add more at the end.). Cook 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower rice is mostly soft.
  4. Add nutritional yeast or Parmesan, stir, and cook another 2 minutes or until creamy and heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the bacon, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper if desired and crushed red pepper. Garnish with parsley to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sodium: 266mg
Potassium: 479mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Vitamin A: 15IU
Vitamin C: 30.4mg
Calcium: 22mg
Iron: 1mg

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Laura says

    February 13, 2019 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    Looks so delicious! Can’t wait to make it. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Addison says

    February 13, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    I would have to agree with you that I think I like cauliflower rice more than actual rice! This looks so good and I can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  3. Christin says

    February 13, 2019 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    You knocked it out of the park with this one. It’s SO delicious. It’ll be heavy in my rotation during this cold snap. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Lyndsey says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Will make again for sure.

    Reply
  5. Sabrina says

    February 15, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    wow, I’m impressed, I miss the classic risotto dishes since I’ve cut so much pasta so am very happy to see you make a brilliant cauliflower swap, thank you!

    Reply
  6. Danielle says

    February 16, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Hi Michele! First of all, thank you so much for all of the AMAZING recipes! I find myself visiting your site time and time again, because I just love everything that you post. For this specific recipe, it states that you used fresh riced cauliflower. I’m curious if frozen riced cauliflower would be okay. Thank you so much for all that you do to provide us with healthy recipes!

    Reply
  7. Alice says

    February 20, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    5 stars
    amazing…as usual.

    Reply
  8. Larnie says

    February 21, 2019 at 2:58 am

    Soooo yummy, as always!
    Thank you ☺️

    Reply
  9. Hydrochloride Tablets says

    February 25, 2019 at 7:07 am

    5 stars
    This blog was really great, never seen a great blog like this before. Each & every tip of your post is awesome. You put really very helpful information. Now I gonna share this to my friends.

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    February 25, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    How many servings on the nutritional info?

    Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    March 1, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    So.dang.yum! The entire family loved it!

    Reply
  12. J says

    April 18, 2019 at 6:15 am

    If I only have an unriced, full head of cauliflower, how could I convert that for this recipe? Is 12 oz of pre-riced cauliflower equivalent to 1 average sized head?

    Reply
  13. sara says

    April 19, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Really good! Hubby kept asking, “what is this again?” He loved it couldn’t believe it was cauliflower. Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Kara Baas says

    June 10, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Looking forward to this!! Coconut creme is hard to find. Do you have a suggestion for a substitute?

    Reply
  15. John says

    June 17, 2019 at 10:23 am

    12 oz. Cauliflower, 10 slices of bacon? Am I reading this right?

    Reply
  16. Lauren says

    July 28, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    Cauliflower rice recipes usually disappoint me, but this was DELICIOUS!

    Reply
  17. DJ says

    July 31, 2019 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    Have made this more than once and all love it!!! We have 7 children so pleasing everyone is a challenge?Your recipes have changed our supper time! I have been big into nutrition for the past 12 years but your recipes are a sure win every time! My husband even asks now at supper time “is this from that new lady you found?” Lol… he then said meal time has been great the past few weeks…. THANKS!!!

    Reply
  18. ashwin says

    August 23, 2019 at 1:51 am

    5 stars
    I want to know how to play this classic card game. I know this is most demanding online hearts now a days so i would also like to Join and enjoy.

    Reply
  19. Melissa King says

    January 11, 2020 at 9:26 pm

    This is hands down the best cauliflower dish I have ever tasted! I can’t stop eating it, and I am sad it took me this long to try it! Thank you for this beautiful recipe. It’s so creamy and delicious.

    Reply

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