Description
Are you looking to cut down on calories and carbs without sacrificing taste? Try out this Cauliflower Rice Pilaf recipe! By swapping out brown rice for finely chopped cauliflower, you can slash 131 calories and 19 grams of carbohydrates.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 head)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, cilantro, and/or basil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
Step1:
Start by pulsing the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice-size pieces. You can do this in batches of 2 cups at a time.
Step2:
Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant, which usually takes about 30 seconds.
Step3:
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet, sprinkle it with salt, and cook while stirring occasionally until it softens. This typically takes around 3 to 5 minutes. Once softened, remove it from the heat.
Step4:
Stir in the toasted sliced almonds, chopped fresh herbs, and lemon zest for added flavor.
Equipment
American Kitchen 3-piece Premium Nonstick Skillet
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Breville Fresh and Furious Blender
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CRANDDI Quiet Commercial Blender
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HexClad Hybrid Nonstick 12-Inch Fry Pan
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Mauviel M’6S 6-Ply Polished Copper Nonstick Frying Pan
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- If you’re short on time, you can use 4 cups of store-bought cauliflower rice instead of making your own. Look for it in the section with other fresh or frozen prepared vegetables.
- You can also prepare the cauliflower “rice” ahead of time by refrigerating it for up to 3 days before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dairy-Free