Ingredients in low carb pumpkin risotto
Here are the simple ingredients that make up this seasonal pumpkin risotto:
Cauliflower rice
Cauliflower is the ultimate low-carb rice substitute because it’s keto-friendly, cooks a lot like rice, and adds great nutritional value to every meal it touches.
Traditional risotto uses short-grain rice like arborio rice. But cauliflower rice cooked right is just as tasty!
Pumpkin puree
For a yummy seasonal element, I include pumpkin puree in this recipe. You can use fresh pumpkin or canned pumpkin; just ensure that it’s processed without any added sugars.
Bonus keto tip – Pumpkin makes a good low-carb substitution in fall recipes featuring butternut squash!
Heavy cream
For an extra creamy risotto, heavy cream is just what the doctor ordered! Plus, heavy cream adds great fat content to this dish.
Parmesan cheese
For a cheesy addition, parmesan cheese makes this dish even better!
If parmesan is out of your daily carb limits, you can always sub in a lower-carb cheese like pecorino romano.
Fresh parsley
Fresh parsley adds brightness to the dish, along with good color.
Unsalted butter
Using butter as a risotto base is a great way to add yummy flavor and fat content to your ingredients.
Garlic and onion
Garlic and onion are big flavor providers with very little effort. Plus, they’re keto-friendly!
Seasoning
To season this recipe, all you’ll need is dried or fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. A little goes a long way when you’re cooking with whole ingredients.
Broth
For broth, you can choose between chicken broth or vegetable broth. Just ensure that it’s low-carb and doesn’t include added sugars or starches.
