Heart-Healthy Simple Cauliflower Rice
Transform your meals with this Heart-Healthy Simple Cauliflower Rice, an easy-to-make, nutrient-packed alternative to traditional grains. Featuring fresh cauliflower pulsed into delicate rice-like grains, this recipe is perfect for those seeking gluten-free, low-carb options. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, and a touch of zesty lemon, each bite bursts with flavor while remaining light on calories. A sprinkle of parsley adds freshness and vibrance, making this dish as visually appealing as it is healthy. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal base for any meal or a delicious standalone side dish designed for clean eating. Perfect for those looking to support heart health and enjoy wholesome, natural ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Begin by preparing your cauliflower: Remove the leaves and cut the head into quarters. Discard the core and cut the cauliflower into large florets.
Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets in batches until they resemble rice grains. Alternatively, you can use a grater to achieve a similar texture.
Finely chop the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the garlic and olive oil.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Cook the cauliflower rice, stirring occasionally, for about 7 to 8 minutes until it is tender yet still slightly crunchy.
Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Serve immediately as a healthy side dish or as a base for any meal. Enjoy your heart-healthy cauliflower rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1870 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1479 mg | 31% | |
*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.
