The Best Ever Cauliflower Rice
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
106 kcal
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Cuisine
American
The Best Ever Cauliflower Rice
Description
This recipe starts with finely broken down cauliflower that is spread evenly in a baking dish. It is seasoned with olive oil or butter, garlic powder, salt, and a touch of lemon juice, which adds brightness. Baking the cauliflower at 350°F for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, allows it to develop a gentle golden color and tender texture while retaining some bite.
The flavor is subtly garlicky with balancing acidity from the lemon juice. The texture is tender but not mushy, featuring lightly crisp edges from roasting. The use of baking rather than stovetop cooking ensures an even cook and a pleasant dryness resembling rice grains.
This cauliflower rice works well as a low-carb, vegetable-rich side dish and can be served warm alongside proteins or incorporated into bowls and salads. It can also be cooled and used in meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower bag pearled cauliflower or 1 head diced finely
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp garlic powder you can also use garlic salt, but if you do, do not use additional salt or salted butter
- 1 tbsp salt sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large baking dish, add cauliflower and smooth to make an even spread across pan.
- Drizzle olive oil or melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, and salt over top.
- Bake at 350 for 35 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Serve and enjoy, or let cool and use for meal prep!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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