How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Learning How to Make Cauliflower Rice is easy and simple. Cauliflower rice makes for a low-carb alternative to regular rice. Great way to add extra veggies and nutrients to your meals. So versatile, flavorful and will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head
Instructions
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Cut stem off of cauliflower completely just leaving the florets.
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Place florets in food processor and pulse until rice like texture is reached. Don't over pulse as rice will get too mushy. Pulse cauliflower in batches if you need to.
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At this point you can either saute cauilfower rice on a pan along with a bit of oil and any spices and herbs you may prefer. You can also steam it for 10 minutes, then allow to cool-off before freezing. You can use frozen cauliflower rice in smoothies. See notes below for more directions on how to use cauliflower rice.
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Do not over pulse as cauliflower rice- This can cause the cauliflower to get too mushy.
- Pulse cauliflower in batches- If you have a larger cauliflower head, pulse the florets in batches. Adding too much cauliflower to food processor can cause the bottom rice to get mushy.
- Use colored cauliflower- You can use other cauliflower not just white. They have green, purple and orange cauliflower. Trying using those to make pretty colored cauliflower rice.
- Add seasonings to your cauliflower rice- Add any seasonings you'd like to add more flavor to your cauliflower rice. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh cilantro, lime, are all great.