Cheesy Cauliflower Rice

5 from 1 vote

Quickly turn raw cauliflower into rice with a box grater or food processor. It’s a satisfying replacement for white rice and a great way to get more vegetables onto your dinner table. Leftovers make a good lunch, just add some leftover chicken or cooked shrimp. For vegans or dairy-free, skip the Parmesan.

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Total Time17

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Sally Cameron

Equipment

Food processor or box grater

Ingredients

Basic Cauliflower Rice

1 large head cauliflower about 1 ¾ pounds
1 tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil
1 cup chopped leek, shallot or onion
3 garlic cloves finely chopped

Optional Additions

⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves or other herbs
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup pine nuts or other nuts 2 ounces
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cauliflower rice with box grater

Start by preparing your cauliflower. Snap off the green leaves from the head, then cut out the core with a sharp knife. If using a box grater, cut the head into quarters and grate on the large holes to create the rice.

Cauliflower rice with food processor

If using a food processor, break the head into florets. Fit a food processor with the grating blade with large holes. Push the florets though the feed tube with the processor running. After grating, replace the grating blade with the steel knife and pulse the grated cauliflower a few times to create rice.

To cook cauliflower rice

Heat the oil in medium (3-4 quart) sauté pan or 12″ fry pan over medium heat. When the oil it hot, add the leek and turn the heat down to medium low. Cook leek until softened, about 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute more, stirring.
Turn the heat back up to medium and add the cauliflower to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook cauliflower, stirring, until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

Ways to dress up cauliflower rice

To dress it up and add flavors and color, stir in the Parmesan and herbs, add some pine nuts or other chopped nuts, be creative!

Notes

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