Description
Discover the delicious world of Keto Sunflower Seed Risotto! Indulge in a grain-free dish that’s high in protein and low in carbs.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- 1 small sweet onion, minced
- 12 ounces (3 cups) shelled raw sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4.5 ounces pancetta, diced
- 3 cups chicken bone broth (or homemade chicken stock)
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup torn fresh kale
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 4 lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, melt the butter in 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the onion and pancetta and cook over moderate heat until softened, 3 minutes.
- Add the sunflower seeds and cook, stirring, 4 minutes.
- Add the wine; cook until evaporated.
- Add the stock and ham.
- Season with pepper; bring to a boil.
- Cover and bring the cooker up to pressure.
- Maintain pressure over low heat for 7 minutes.
- Set the cooker in the sink and run cold water over the lid to cool to depressurize it; remove the lid once it can be released without force.
- Drain the sunflower seeds, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Transfer 1/2 cup of the seeds to a blender along with the 1 cup of reserved cooking liquid and purée until creamy.
- Transfer the whole seeds to a skillet.
- Add the sunflower seed purée and kale and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the seeds are coated with a creamy sauce, about 2 minutes.
- Add Parmigiano.
- Fold together.
- Spoon the “risotto” into bowls, drizzle with olive oil (optional).
- Garnish with a wedge of fresh lemon and serve.
Notes
- The nutritional value for this recipe is based on the Keto version and is approximate. One serving possesses 19 net carbs.
- (Note: The nutritional information provided is a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the nutritional accuracy of any recipe on this site. We cannot know what brands you use or how accurately you follow the recipe or what you like to add creatively to the dish. Use the information as a general guideline only.)
- Prep Time: 35
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: KETO LAZY
- Method: STEAMING
- Cuisine: DINNER
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 20