How To Make Cauliflower Rice + Video

This week marked my first week of Whole30. I have been wanting to switch up the side dishes and thought cauliflower rice would be a smart choice. I put together this recipe for riced cauliflower that is easy to make and adds a nice earthy flavor to any dish. I wanted to share it with you, here’s how to make cauliflower rice.

Cauliflower Rice

Do you know what’s awesome about cauliflower? You can use it for everything! From cauliflower pizza crust (including my favorite recipe for BBQ cauliflower pizza) to roasted cauliflower dip this vegetable can mimic flour and cream-based foods. It’s the miracle vegetable, in my personal opinion.

I used my new favorite kitchen tool (the Vitamix 7500) to rice the cauliflower, but you can use a food processor or (if you have the patience) a knife. When the rice is ready, take a few sheets of paper towel and squeeze out some of the moisture.

Ricing Cauliflower

When prepping to use the cauliflower for rice, don’t over do it. Too much ricing will leave you with cauliflower mashed “potatoes” instead of the grainy texture you are looking for. When ricing the cauliflower, you may have to give it a little stir in between pulses.

The spices and seasonings I added were: salt, pepper, and garlic powder. It went well with the Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs I made with the rice, but you can add whatever you want.

My suggestion is to make a big batch in advance, that way you will have a healthy side dish to grab and go all week long.

Related: Roasted Cauliflower Cheddar Soup.

How To Make Cauliflower Rice

Here’s how to make cauliflower rice. Seriously, is there anything cauliflower can’t do? The added bonus? It’s Whole30, Paleo, and 21 Day Fix approved.

Is Cauliflower Rice good for weight loss?

Using cauliflower rice as an alternative to traditional rice will definitely aid in your weight loss goals. Cauliflower is lower in calories by nearly 10x and offers significantly less carbs than white rice. It’s micronutrient counts are higher than rice and can help you with energy levels, inflammation reduction, and provides a calorie reduced way to feel full.

How can I keep it from getting soggy?

They key here is to ensure you don’t overcook the riced cauliflower. If you want it to be a bit more crunchy, try cooking it for 5 minutes at a slightly higher heat and remove immediately. If you cook it too long, it does have a tendency to go soggy, so keep your eye out for that exact right moment to pull it off the stove and serve.

How should I spice my cauliflower rice?

There are a ton of ways to make cauliflower rice taste even better. This recipe goes very simple with salt and pepper which keeps things mild and earthy. You can however add any number of types of spices from simple All Spice varieties, to

What would you serve with Cauliflower Rice? Share it in the comments.

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