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How to Make Cauliflower Rice 5 Ways
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice {5 Ways}

Learn how to make cauliflower rice quickly and easily with or without a food processor! Plus, try one of these 5 seasoning ideas.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

Ham & Pineapple cauliflower rice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari if gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup diced deli ham
  • 1/4 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

Chili Lime cauliflower rice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

Mediterranean-Inspired cauliflower rice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

Garlic-Sesame cauliflower rice

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari if gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced

Curried cauliflower rice

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Make cauliflower rice by de-stemming cauliflower and chopping into finely diced pieces either by hand or using a food processor.
  • Mix together spice blend of choice in a small bowl. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice and saute for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Add spice blend and continue cooking for 10-12 minutes until softened to your preference. Serve and enjoy!
  • To freeze: bring to room temperature then freeze in individual portions in glass bowls. Reheat for 5-6 minutes in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop, stirring midway through.

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Notes

Mix up the seasonings until you find a combo you love.
If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a box grater or finely dice the cauliflower with a sharp knife.
You can use frozen cauliflower but it can get mushy since there’s more water in frozen veggies.
Store your leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, steam it or fry in the stovetop.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure to flash freeze before transferring to airtight containers or Ziploc bags.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg