Cauliflower-rice
Cauliflower Rice Recipe:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or safflower oil
1 medium onion, diced
Coarse salt and coarsely-ground black pepper to taste
Spices, herbs, and/or vegetables of your choice (see variation ideas below)*
* Season as you would any rice dish. I added some diced sauteed red bell pepper and onions.
Instructions:
Wash, remove core and leaves, trim, and coarsely chop the cauliflower. Also make sure there are no brown or black spots on it. If so, remove with a paring knife. Chop the fresh cauliflower into small florets or pieces small enough to fit into the food processor. Make sure that the cauliflower pieces are completely dried before using
Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the prepared cauliflower rice to the cooked onions in the frying pan. Cover and cook approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside (similar to "al dente" pasta). Season with salt and pepper to taste
Cauliflower Rice Variation Ideas:
Also great used as “rice” in soups and stews and as side dish in place of rice or curry. Great served with chicken, seafood, and a side salad. Be creative!
Curried Cauliflower Rice: Add 1 tablespoon turmeric or curry powder.
Herbed Rice: Add 1/4 cup of fresh basil, parsley, cilantro, green onion, and/or other herbs of your choice.
Chinese Fried Rice: After frying the cauliflower rice, push the cauliflower to one side of the pan. Pour in one (1) beaten egg into the empty part of the pan and lightly scramble the egg. Then mix the scrambled egg and cauliflower “rice” together. If desired, add a little soy sauce to the mixture.
Rice Salad: After frying and cooling, mix in some chopped cucumbers and tomatoes. Season lightly with some oil and vinegar.
Spanish Rice: After cooking the cauliflower, add an 8-ounce can of chopped tomatoes and a little hot sauce (to taste). Can also add some sauteed diced green pepper and garlic.
Vegetable Rice: Add your favorite diced vegetable; saute with the onions.
Lemon Rice: Add some lemon zest and lemon juic
