Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Y'all, can we just take a moment to talk about how delicious rice is? You've got fried rice, sticky rice, risotto, pilaf, long grain, and short grain rice.The list can go on and on, and all of it is just so dang tasty! So how do I satisfy my deepest cravings for rice dishes while trying to stick to a meal plan? CAULIFLOWER!
I'm sure you've all seen how versatile cauliflower can be as of late. You can mash it in place of potatoes or even use a riced cauliflower mixture to make a low carbohydrate pizza crust. But one thing I've learned over the past few weeks is that there are no limits to what you can do with these wonderful florets. If seasoned and prepared correctly, you wouldn't even know that you're eating a vegetable instead of the beloved grain.
I had a hankering for some Spanish rice the other night and decided to give it a whirl within my meal plan guidelines. Of course, when thinking of Spanish rice, you instantly think of that beautifully vibrant red color of a perfectly spiced and bursting with the most glorious aromas. Yeah, I needed some of that in my life!!!
If you are not on a specific meal plan, this dish would be amazing with a touch of queso fresco and a few slices of avocado!
Yields 4 servings
Per serving: 2.25 green | 0.75 healthy fat | 1-2 condiments (if adding salt & pepper at the end)
I'm sure you've all seen how versatile cauliflower can be as of late. You can mash it in place of potatoes or even use a riced cauliflower mixture to make a low carbohydrate pizza crust. But one thing I've learned over the past few weeks is that there are no limits to what you can do with these wonderful florets. If seasoned and prepared correctly, you wouldn't even know that you're eating a vegetable instead of the beloved grain.
I had a hankering for some Spanish rice the other night and decided to give it a whirl within my meal plan guidelines. Of course, when thinking of Spanish rice, you instantly think of that beautifully vibrant red color of a perfectly spiced and bursting with the most glorious aromas. Yeah, I needed some of that in my life!!!
If you are not on a specific meal plan, this dish would be amazing with a touch of queso fresco and a few slices of avocado!
Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Yields 4 servings
Per serving: 2.25 green | 0.75 healthy fat | 1-2 condiments (if adding salt & pepper at the end)
Ingredients
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 fresh chili pepper, deseeded and chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup water (you can sub with chicken or vegetable stock)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, minced garlic and chili (if using) and sauté for 5 minutes until onion is softened. Add the cauliflower rice and sauté for another 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, stock, oregano, cumin and chili flakes and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Continue to cook for about 20 minutes or until cauliflower is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated. The more you allow the rice to simmer, the more the flavors will have a chance to develop. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
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