Simple Cauliflower Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this **Simple Cauliflower Rice** recipe—an easy, low-carb alternative to traditional rice that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Made with a fresh head of cauliflower, aromatic garlic, and a splash of olive oil, this dish is bursting with flavor while keeping things light and wholesome. The cauliflower is pulsed to a perfect rice-like texture before being sautéed to tender perfection, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley for a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Whether you’re embracing a keto lifestyle, looking for gluten-free options, or simply aiming to incorporate more veggies into your meals, this versatile recipe is an excellent choice. Serve it as a side dish, a light lunch, or as a base for your favorite stir-fry or curry, and enjoy the guilt-free satisfaction of a foolproof, healthy creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Remove the leaves and cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets.
Place the florets in a food processor. Pulse the cauliflower in short bursts until it resembles rice. Be careful not to over-process, as it can become mushy.
If you don't have a food processor, use a box grater to grate the cauliflower into rice-like pieces.
Finely chop the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic and oil.
Season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is tender.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Remove from heat and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve the cauliflower rice warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2098 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1961 mg | 42% | |
*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.
