Cauliflower Confetti Rice
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Cauliflower Confetti Rice! This quick and easy low-carb recipe transforms a head of cauliflower into fluffy, rice-like grains, perfectly sautéed with colorful diced bell peppers, grated carrots, green peas, and aromatic garlic. Infused with the umami kick of soy sauce and the nutty depth of sesame oil, this dish delivers bold flavor in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an ideal side dish or light, satisfying main course for busy weeknights. Top it off with fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness and pair it with your favorite protein for a well-rounded, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Cauliflower (large head, trimmed and roughly chopped)
- 1 piece Bell pepper (red, diced)
- 1 piece Bell pepper (yellow, diced)
- 1 piece Carrot (small, grated)
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
- 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional garnish)
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into small florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice. Be careful not to over-process. Transfer to a large bowl.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, grated carrot, and thawed peas to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the sesame oil to the empty side.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Season with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well, then cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
Remove from heat and stir in the green onions.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2411 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3084 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
