Whole30 Rice with Peas and Corn
Give your weeknight meals a healthy twist with this vibrant and flavorful Whole30 Rice with Peas and Corn recipe! This grain-free alternative to classic rice dishes uses cauliflower rice as a nutrient-packed base, skillfully enhanced with sautéed yellow onion, garlic, and a medley of sweet frozen peas and corn. Infused with a splash of zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley, this dish delivers a refreshing and satisfying flavor profile that’s perfect for those following Whole30 or paleo diets. Ready in just 30 minutes, this veggie-loaded recipe is gluten-free, easy to prepare, and ideal as a light main or side dish for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower rice by removing the leaves and stems from the cauliflower. Cut it into manageable florets.
Place the florets in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and resembles the texture of rice. If you don’t have a food processor, you can grate the cauliflower using a box grater.
Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the frozen peas and corn to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes until the vegetables are heated through.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring to mix everything evenly.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is tender but still has a bite to it.
Remove from heat, stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice to add a burst of freshness.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1882 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2296 mg | 49% | |
*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.
