Garlic And Herb Cauliflower Rice

It is true that when you go in to paleo, there are some foods that you should avoid. One of the many that you should avoid is rice. But we have good news for you! We have developed an alternative that you will surely like. We bring you cauliflower rice!

Cauliflower rice is a popular paleo side dish that goes well with a large variety of entrées. To rice the cauliflower, you can either chop it up in a food processor or grate it by hand.

We’ve added garlic and plenty of fresh herbs to this recipe to improve the taste of the cauliflower rice. Parsley is listed but any combination of your favorite fresh herbs will do. Serve the rice alongside a stir-fry, a curry, or even some steak.  

Cauliflower is a good source of vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese. In short, Cauliflower rice paleo contains so much health benefits as compared to other sources.

To try this recipe, you may start by Placing the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse until reduced to the size of rice grains. After that, Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat then add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes more then stir in the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. After that, add the water to the pan and cover. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the cauliflower has softened, stirring occasionally. Then remove from heat and fold in the fresh parsley. Serve warm, with lime as garnish.

Garlic And Herb Cauliflower Rice

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Garlic And Herb Cauliflower Rice

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine Paleo, Primal

Servings 4

Calories 37 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Head cauliflower (cut into florets)
• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion (large, diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp Water
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 Lime (for serving)

Instructions

1. Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse until reduced to the size of rice grains.
2. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
4. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes more.
5. Stir in the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the water to the pan and cover.
7. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the cauliflower has softened, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove from heat and fold in the fresh parsley.
9. Serve warm, with lime as garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic And Herb Cauliflower Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 8mg0%

Potassium 82mg2%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 0.4g1%

Vitamin A 1150IU23%

Vitamin C 25.6mg31%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.