CAULIFLOWER RICE (MULTIPLE SEASONING OPTIONS)

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Not my creation, but perfect choice for a low carb option that can go with any meal. Several variations of cauliflower rice.

Provided by nursetracy.whc

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head cauliflower
1 -2 tablespoon oil (may depend on your seasoning choice, olive, coconut, sesame, etc...)
1/2 cup onion, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Add chopped cauliflower into a food processor and pulse into tiny, fine cauliflower pieces. This should look like "rice".
  • In a saute pan, coat with oil and lightly cook the cauliflower with onion (optional) for about 5-7 minutes until softened to your desired texture (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Stir in remaining ingredients while in the pan.
  • Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • VARIATIONS OF CAULIFLOWER RICE.
  • Spanish Cauliflower Rice // add 1 Tbs. red pepper flakes + 1/4 cup your favorite salsa + diced tomatoes + jalapenos + fresh cilantro.
  • Curry Cauliflower Rice // add 1 Tbs. curry powder seasoning + fresh grated ginger + red chilies + fresh lime juice.
  • Fried Cauliflower Rice // add scrambled egg + 1 Tbs. sesame seeds + fresh grated ginger + 1 Tbs. soy sauce.
  • Italian Cauliflower Rice // add 1 Tbs. dried oregano + fresh basil + diced sundried tomatoes + diced red onion.
  • Greek Cauliflower Rice // add 1 Tbs. oregano + 1 Tbs. capers + 1/4 cup diced kalamata olives + 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard + 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar.
  • Sweet Cauliflower Rice // a dash of cinnamon + stevia to taste + vanilla extract/powder (leave out onions in cooking process).
  • Lemon Cauliflower Rice // juice of 1 lemon + 1 teaspoons sea salt.
  • Sushi Cauliflower Rice // 1 Tbs. rice vinegar + 1 teaspoons stevia/organic sugar + nori/kelp flakes.
  • Herbed Cauliflower Rice // a mix of fresh herbs diced finely such as dill, chives, or basil, oregano, rosemary, etc.
  • Cheezy Cauliflower Rice // 1-2 Tbs. nutritional yeast + almond milk to create a "sauce" + dash of cayenne.
  • Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice // 3 tbsp chopped cilantro + 2 tbsp lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 625.6, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.9

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