Cauliflower Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
25 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
International
Cauliflower Rice
Description
This Cauliflower Rice recipe involves trimming cauliflower into florets and pulsing them in a food processor to create fine grains resembling rice. This preparation is a simple way to incorporate vegetables into meals as a grain substitute. Heating olive oil in a skillet and cooking the riced cauliflower with optional salt and seasonings softens it, making it suitable for use as a base or side dish.
The cooking time is short—about 5 to 7 minutes—stirring occasionally and covered lightly with a lid to allow evaporation of excess moisture. This method produces tender cauliflower pieces retaining a slight texture similar to rice grains.
Cauliflower rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for four to six months. For freezing, portioning and removing excess moisture before sealing in bags or containers helps maintain quality. Flattened bags save freezer space and make thawing easier.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower head, any size
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
- salt or seasonings, optional
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into quarters and trim out the inner core from each piece. Cut into smaller florets that can fit in a food processor.
- Transfer the cauliflower florets to a food processor with the blade attachment and don't overfill it, no more than 3/4 full.
- Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses into it's broken down into rice-like grains.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and favorite seasonings, stir and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the riced cauliflower is tender. Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Pat riced cauliflower dry before cooking and freezing to reduce excess moisture.
- Portion cauliflower rice into labeled bags before freezing, removing air to save space and preserve freshness.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months for long-term use.
- Fresh or frozen cauliflower rice can be quickly sautéed for convenient meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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