Low Carb Vegetable Pilau
Satisfy your cravings for a comforting, flavor-packed meal with this Low Carb Vegetable Pilau, a delightful twist on the classic Indian-inspired dish. Made with riced cauliflower, this recipe delivers all the aromatic spices you love—like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala—while keeping it keto-friendly and gluten-free. Packed with vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetables including carrots, peas, green beans, and red bell peppers, this pilau is a wholesome feast for your taste buds. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep. Finished with a pop of fresh cilantro and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this Low Carb Vegetable Pilau is as light and refreshing as it is satisfying. Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or just looking for a delicious veggie-packed dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil or ghee
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon, minced Ginger
- 2 small, finely chopped (adjust to taste) Green chilies
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 small, diced Carrot
- 0.5 cups, chopped Green beans
- 0.5 cups, chopped Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cups Frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.75 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the cauliflower. Cut it into florets, then pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice grains. Set aside.
Heat the coconut oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the green chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook for another minute to release the spices' fragrance.
Add the diced carrot, chopped green beans, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the frozen peas and mix well.
Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables and spices.
Season with salt and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious low-carb vegetable pilau!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2605 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2592 mg | 55% | |
*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.
