Sautéed Cauliflower Rice

Name: Sautéed Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil½ cup diced onion1 clove garlic; minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder1 medium cauliflower; grated or finely chopped (4 to 5 cups)½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice (optional)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)

A fun alternative to rice, this cauliflower rice is a great way to add more veggies to your meals.

Two bowls of grated cauliflower garnished with parsley.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium cauliflower, grated or finely chopped (4 to 5 cups)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice (optional)
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic, cauliflower, salt and pepper. Stir until cauliflower is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Use as a side dish or as a base for stir-fries, chili or anything you might eat with rice.
Add any sautéed or roasted vegetables.
Top with grated or crumbled cheese.
Freeze extra lemon or lime juice to use later.

Comments

Submitted by walscaro on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 09:28

I love cauliflower so many ways, including sauteed like this. The cauliflower rice cooks very quickly and is a nice base for other vegetables and sauces.