Cauliflower Rice

A low carb healthy vegetarian substitution for rice and makes for a lovely light side dish.

Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 107 g onion (diced, optional)
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced, optional)
  • 1 large head cauliflower (chunked)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Remove leaves from cauliflower and cut up into large chunks.
  2. Place in food processor (do this in batches if necessary - don’t overfill the food processor) and lightly pulse until broken down into rice size pieces. Better to have it a little chunky than soggy.
  3. Bring a large pan to medium high heat and enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
  4. When hot, add onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Remove onions and garlic from pan.
  7. Add cauliflower, salt, and pepper and cook uncovered for 6-8 minutes. Add a touch of oil if it’s starting to dry out. Adjust heat accordingly - look for a brownish crust before stirring.
  8. Stir and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes or until desired tenderness.
  9. Mix in cooked onions and garlic.
  10. Add salt to taste.
Based on: https://eatsimplefood.com/cauliflower-rice/
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