Low Carb Herb Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Low Carb Herb Rice! Perfect for keto and gluten-free diets, this recipe transforms a large head of cauliflower into fluffy, rice-like grains seasoned with a medley of fresh herbs—parsley, basil, and dill—bringing a burst of greenery to every bite. Enhanced with garlic, olive oil, and a bright touch of lemon zest and juice, this dish is light yet deeply satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy, healthy alternative to traditional rice with a fresh Mediterranean twist. Serve it warm as a versatile base for proteins or enjoy it as a standalone star on your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into florets and remove the core. In batches, pulse the florets in a food processor until they reach a rice-like consistency. Be careful not to over-process; you want a coarse, rice-like texture.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the parsley, basil, and dill.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes. The cauliflower should be tender, but not mushy.
Season the cauliflower rice with salt and black pepper, and stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and add the fresh parsley, basil, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss the herb rice to evenly distribute the herbs and lemon flavor.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2404 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2652 mg | 56% | |
*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.
