Low Carb Mediterranean Rice
Transform your meals with "Low Carb Mediterranean Rice," a vibrant and healthy twist on a classic favorite. This quick and easy recipe uses riced cauliflower as a light, low-carb alternative, delivering all the bold, zesty flavors of the Mediterranean without the extra calories. Sautéed with garlic, sweet red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives, this dish is finished with fresh baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and a bright splash of lemon for a refreshing, tangy kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free recipe is perfect as a nutritious side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course. Bursting with color, flavor, and nutrients, this Mediterranean cauliflower rice is your new go-to for quick, wholesome meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 small, diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced kalamata olives
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 zested and juiced lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove the leaves and the stem from the cauliflower, and cut it into florets.
Place the cauliflower florets into a food processor, and pulse until they resemble rice grains. Be careful not to over-process.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the cauliflower rice, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
Add cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, and baby spinach to the skillet, and cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
Serve warm as a low-carb alternative to traditional rice or as a Mediterranean-inspired side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4214 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 720 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2258 mg | 48% | |
*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.
