Paleo Savory Rice
Paleo Savory Rice is a nutritious and flavorful twist on traditional rice dishes, perfect for anyone following a paleo diet or looking for a healthy, grain-free alternative. This quick and easy recipe transforms a large head of cauliflower into tender, rice-like pieces, sautéed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. Enhanced with aromatic spices such as paprika and cumin, and a splash of chicken broth for added depth, this dish is bursting with savory goodness. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a hassle-free side or main course that works for meal prep or weeknight dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley, Paleo Savory Rice is as colorful as it is delicious, making it an irresistible addition to your clean-eating recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced Carrot
- 1 medium, diced Bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced Zucchini
- 1 cup, sliced Mushrooms
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into florets and use a food processor to pulse them into rice-sized pieces. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the diced carrot, bell pepper, zucchini, and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Stir well to combine.
Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the flavors meld together and any excess liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4827 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 4503 mg | 96% | |
*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.
