Description
A simple and flexible rice substitute made from cauliflower. Vegan, keto, and ready in under 20 minutes. Great as a side dish or base for bowls and salads.
Yield: 5 servings of 1 cup (130g) each, totaling 5 cups (650g)
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes
Equipment Required: a food processor with a large grating blade (I like this one because of its large chute) or a box grater. I also use a microwave for this recipe, though you can cook your rice on the stovetop if preferred.
Storage: refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze in user-friendly portions (e.g. 2 cups [260g])
Ingredients
Instructions
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Break the head of cauliflower into large florets, either of a size that will fit through the chute of your food processor, or that you can comfortably hold in your hand if using a box grater.
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Grate the cauliflower and put it in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
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Add the water to the bowl and cover with a microwave-safe plate or lid.
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Microwave for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and mix. Be very cautious here as the bowl will be full of hot steam.
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Return the rice to the microwave and steam it for another 3 minutes before mixing again and checking if it’s cooked. Cooked rice will be tender, but not mushy, and will have a somewhat translucent appearance. If not cooked, return it to the microwave and cook it in 2-minute increments until done.
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Enjoy hot or cold as a side dish, a base for various bowls, or in salads.
Used to Make This Recipe
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Silicone Covers
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
Serving Size 1 cup (130g)
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 30kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.6g1%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Protein 2.5g5%
- Net Carbs 2.5g
* Total Carbs - (Fiber + Allulose + Sugar Alcohols) = Net Carbs
Notes
- There are many ways to turn a head of cauliflower into rice. This is my preferred method, as I find it makes for consistently-sized and evenly-cooked results. If this recipe is too equipment-laden for your kitchen, a quick Google search will give you other methods of preparation that may better suit you. Various storebought cauliflower rice options are also available, though I haven’t found any I especially like. I often find them to be mushy or watery.
