The cauliflower rice is the perfect side dish for many types of meat. It’s a very simple preparation and you can replace your regular rice with riced cauliflower. I have tried preparing it baked, boiled and in the microwave. The latter has a texture more similar to rice, so I prefer it.
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Cauliflower Rice
A great low-carb and gluten-free substitute for rice.
Servings 4
Calories 56kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower medium
- 2 tsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder for flavor, optional
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder for flavor, optional
- 1 tsp parsley optional
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp chilli pepper for flavor, optional
Instructions
- After washing and drying the cauliflower thoroughly, discard the leaves and chop it into small chunks.
- Transfer the chunks in the food processor and pulse until rice-sized bits are obtained.
- Pour the cauliflower bits into a heat-safe bowl. Fold together with the butter then season with pepper and salt. Use the “cooking” function of the microwave to warm the seasoned cauliflower bits for around 1.5 to 2 minutes. If there are no microwaves available, simply stir-fry the cauliflower in a pan. Stir well with the garlic powder, cumin powder, chili pepper, chopped onion, butter, and any other seasonings of your choice.
- Serve with parsley. Best eaten warm.
Nutrition/Macros
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 430mg12%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 62IU1%
Vitamin C 70mg85%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.