Fast Risotto

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serve: 4
Ingredients:
1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
1 tablespoon lard (or butter)
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 portabella mushrooms, thinly sliced
½ cup bone broth
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small bunch parsley, chopped

Instructions:
Place the cauliflower in a food processor.
Process until you get a coarse mixture.
Heat lard (or butter) in a large skillet.
Add bacon and cook 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes.
Stir in the processed cauliflower, and stir to coat with cooking fat.
Pour in bone broth. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 7 minutes.
Remove the lid and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.
Stir in heavy cream, Pecorino Romano, almonds, and Cheddar cheese.
Simmer 2-3 minutes.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories 318
Total Fat 22.2g
Total Carbohydrate 7.3g
Dietary Fiber 3.1g
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 22.3g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.