This better-for-you creamy cauliflower risotto makes for a quick and tasty dinner. Heart healthy avocado gives the dish its smooth, indulgent texture instead of traditional dairy-based ingredients.
This recipe from the Hass Avocado Board is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.
Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition Facts
Calories | 390 | |
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Total Fat | 25.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 185 mg | |
Sodium | 180 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 9 g | |
Sugars | 5 g | |
Protein | 28 g |
Dietary Exchanges
3 lean meat, 3 vegetable, 3 fat
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) -
8 medium (8-ounces) shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed -
1 teaspoon cumin -
1 fresh lime (zested, juiced) -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1 package (10-ounces) frozen “riced” cauliflower -
1/2 cup white onion (finely chopped) -
1 clove garlic (minced) -
1 ripe, fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled, diced)
Directions
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Microwave frozen “riced” cauliflower according to package directions, usually about 5-6 minutes; set aside. -
Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until light pink and opaque. Place shrimp in a small bowl and season with cumin, lime zest, and salt. -
Add remaining oil into the pan. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and avocado and cook for one minute, until heated through. -
Transfer avocado onion mixture into a blender or food processor and add lime juice. Cover and blend until smooth, stirring mixture with a spatula if needed. -
Transfer heated “riced” cauliflower into the pan and top with pureed avocado onion mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until cauliflower has a beautiful green color. -
Divide into two bowls and top with cooked shrimp.
Tip: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and additional avocado slices if desired.