Cauli Moro | Cauliflower Moro de Gandules | Low Carb & Healthy Recipes | Chef Zee Cooks

Step 1

In a food processor, add cauliflower and pulse for 2-5 seconds to rice cauliflower. Remove and repeat again until all of the cauliflower has been rice. Note: do not over crowd your food processor when making your own cauliflower rice

Step 2

In a deep sided skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the olive is hot, add onions, peppers, celery, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything and saute for 2-3 minutes until veggies are translucent

Step 3

Add gandules (feel free to use canned or freshly softened gandules) and oregano. Mix until well combined. Then add tomato paste, cilantro, and water. Be sure to stir until tomato paste has fully dissolved. Let simmer for 2 minutes

Step 4

Once the gandules, have begun to simmer, adjust seasonings to your liking. Feel free to use adobo or your favorite seasoning salt in place of Kosher Salt and black pepper

Step 5

Now add cauliflower rice and gently mix in until all of the cauliflower is completely coated in sauce. Be sure not to let sauce dry up too much before adding cauliflower.

Step 6

Once the cauliflower is mix in, reduce flame to low and simmer covered for 5-10minutes until cauliflower reaches desired softness

Step 7

As soon as cauliflower is done, remove from flame and serve with your favorite side dish