Paleo Flavorful Rice and Vegetable Mix
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Paleo Flavorful Rice and Vegetable Mix, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that reimagines traditional rice with cauliflower for a light and satisfying base. Perfect for gluten-free, grain-free diets, this recipe pairs fluffy cauliflower rice with a colorful medley of sautéed vegetables, including sweet red bell pepper, tender zucchini, crisp broccoli, and earthy carrots. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, cumin, and fresh parsley, and brightened with a squeeze of lemon, this dish bursts with bold flavor in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an ideal Paleo side dish or wholesome vegetarian main course that’s sure to impress your taste buds. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 large carrot
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 medium lemon
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. Cut the cauliflower head into small florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse the cauliflower until it reaches a rice-like consistency. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a grater to achieve similar results. Set aside.
Peel and dice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Dice the red bell pepper, slice the zucchini, and cut the carrot into thin matchsticks. Set aside with the broccoli florets.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the vegetables for another 5-7 minutes or until they begin to soften.
Stir in the cauliflower rice, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Sauté everything together for another 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
Remove the skillet from heat. Add chopped fresh parsley and the juice of one lemon, stirring well to combine and enhance the flavors.
Adjust seasoning if needed and serve the Paleo Cauliflower Rice and Vegetable Mix hot. Enjoy as a side to your favorite Paleo protein or as a standalone dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5257 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3323 mg | 71% | |
*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.
