Low Carb Pancetta And Leek Risotto

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    20 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    25 min

Low Carb Pancetta And Leek Risotto

This low carb risotto is packed with flavor from creamy cauliflower rice, salty pancetta and sweet leeks.

This is a quick and easy dinner loaded with fats and flavor - perfect for week nights.

  • Net Carbs

    7.4 g

  • Fiber

    4.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    12.5 g

  • Protein

    12 g

  • Fats

    30.7 g

365 cals

Low Carb Pancetta And Leek Risotto

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Ingredients

  • Cauliflower Rice

    Cauliflower Rice

    3 cup

  • Uncured Diced Pancetta by Colameco's

    Uncured Diced Pancetta by Colameco's

    3 ounce

  • Unsalted Butter

    Unsalted Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Creme Fraiche

    Creme Fraiche

    1 tablespoon

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    1 tablespoon, grated

  • White Onion

    White Onion

    1 tablespoon

  • Parsley, Fresh

    Parsley, Fresh

    1 tablespoon

  • Leeks

    Leeks

    ¾ cup

  • Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can

    Chicken Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Ready-to-serve Can

    ½ cup

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 7

25 min

  • Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook through until lightly golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set to one side.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Mince the garlic and finely slice the leek. Add to the pan along with the onion and sweat gently until tender and fragrant.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Melt the butter in the pan and add the cauliflower rice. Cook for a minute or two until just tender.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add 1/4 cup of the stock, stir well and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed, then repeat with the remaining stock.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Add the creme fraiche and Parmesan, season to taste and stir well to combine.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Return the pancetta to the pan, stir well and continue to cook for a further 4-5 minutes to ensure the pork is completely cooked through and the rice is thick and creamy.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Scatter with fresh parsley to serve.
    Step 7