Whole30 Savory Rice
Satisfy your cravings for a hearty yet healthy dish with our Whole30 Savory Rice, a vibrant and nutritious alternative to traditional rice. This recipe swaps grains for cauliflower rice, packed with vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, all sautéed to perfection in olive oil. Flavored with fresh parsley, a hint of lemon juice, and simple seasonings, this dish brings bold, fresh flavors while remaining Whole30-compliant. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal side or a light main course when paired with your favorite protein. Perfect for gluten-free, paleo, and low-carb lifestyles, this wholesome recipe is a delicious way to elevate your meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, finely chopped carrot
- 1 finely chopped celery stalk
- 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into large chunks.
Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower chunks until they resemble the size and texture of rice grains. Be careful not to over-process. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower using a box grater.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet, mixing all the ingredients thoroughly.
Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for brightness and acidity.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy as a main dish topped with your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2478 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3257 mg | 69% | |
*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.
