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How to Make Cauliflower Rice

How to make cauliflower rice at home with fresh cauliflower. It's so easy and can be used in a variety of ways!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower any size
  • ½ -1 Tablespoon olive or avocado oil optional
  • sea salt optional

Instructions

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  1. Wash, dry and remove the stem and any outer leaves from the cauliflower. Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters, then trim out the inner core from each quarter. 
  2. Break apart the cauliflower into large florets using your hands. If the core is tender, you can chop it into pieces and add it with the florets as well. 
  3. Place the cauliflower florets into a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, making sure the container is only ¾ full. Depending on the size of your processor and the size of the cauliflower, you might need to do this in batches.
  4. Process the cauliflower in the food processor using 1-second pulses until it’s broken down into rice-sized pieces. 
  5. If you notice any larger pieces of cauliflower remaining after most of the pieces are rice-sized, take these out and set them aside. Transfer the riced cauliflower into a bowl, add the large pieces back in and process again until they’re riced-sized as well. 
  6. Once the cauliflower is in rice-size pieces you’re ready to use it in any recipes that call for cauliflower rice. 
  7. If you want to cook it up and use it like regular rice, simply add a little oil to a sauté pan. Once warm, add the cauliflower and a little sea salt to the pan. Sauté until it's warm and golden brown in some spots, about 5-10 minutes.
  8. Raw (or cooked) cauliflower rice can be stored in an air-tight container the fridge for for 2-3 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.

Notes

  • If you don’t have a food processor, you can use the large holes of a box grater to grate the cauliflower into small pieces. 
  • If you don’t have a food processor, you can use the large holes of a box grater to grate the cauliflower into small pieces. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of recipe Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 382mg (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of recipe
Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Sodium 382mg 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

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