Paleo Herbed Rice with Broccoli
Delightfully fresh and packed with flavor, Paleo Herbed Rice with Broccoli is the perfect guilt-free side dish or light main course. This vibrant recipe transforms cauliflower into a fluffy, rice-like base, infused with aromatic fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary for a savory herbal punch. Tender broccoli florets add a pop of color and nutrients, while toasted almonds lend a satisfying crunch. Finished with zesty lemon and a touch of garlic, this gluten-free, grain-free paleo dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy and wholesome way to elevate your mealtime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large, minced garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Start by preparing the cauliflower 'rice'. Cut the cauliflower into florets and use a food processor to pulse them into small, rice-sized pieces. Be careful not to overprocess; you want the pieces to resemble couscous.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the processed cauliflower to the skillet. Stir to incorporate the garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower begins to soften.
Stir in the blanched broccoli florets, fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the broccoli is heated through and the herbs are fragrant.
Season the rice with sea salt and black pepper. Add the lemon zest for a bright, fresh flavor.
Just before serving, toast the sliced almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Garnish the herbed cauliflower rice with toasted almonds. Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1914 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2356 mg | 50% | |
*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.
