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Curry Asparagus & Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Whether you're looking for a paleo, low carb or vegan side dish, or just something that tastes really darn good, this Curry Asparagus and Cauliflower "Rice" should do the trick!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 59 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • ½ cauliflower 1 lb. total, stem removed, cut into florets
  • ¾ pounds asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower pieces until slightly smaller than grains of rice. Transfer to a bowl, then repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
  2. Place the asparagus in the food processor and process until the asparagus is the size of a grain of rice.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion is tender and starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Stir in the cauliflower, asparagus, curry powder and red pepper flakes. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Cook the mixture for 2 minutes, then stir. Repeat this process until the asparagus and cauliflower are tender and just starting to brown, about 10 minutes total.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5Cup Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 443mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 48.3mg (54%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5Cup
Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 443mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Vitamin C 48.3mg 54%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.