Cauliflower rice is a great low carb, veggie-heavy alternative to rice. This post shows you how to make, cook and store cauliflower rice, as well as seven different cauliflower rice recipes that are packed full of flavor!

Perfect Cauliflower Rice (+ 7 Flavors!)

olive oil ((or coconut oil))

cauliflower

salt

garlic powder

lime ((zested))

cilantro leaves ((after cooking))

turmeric

ginger

onion powder

cumin

chipotle chili powder

salsa ((after cooking))

garlic powder ((or 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced))

lemon ((zested))

parmesan cheese ((after cooking)(freshly grated))

sesame oil ((swap

ground ginger ((or 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced))

sesame seeds

coconut oil ((swap

coconut sugar

coconut milk ((after cooking))

Remove outer leaves; break down the head of cauliflower into uniform pieces (1-2 inch florets). Include stems but not leaves.

Working in 2-3 batches, place florets into a 7 cup food processor fitted with a steel S blade.

Pulse 10-15 times, until cauliflower is in small rice-sized pieces. Remove any full florets that may remain.

To rice cauliflower

Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Add all ingredients not labelled 'after cooking' to the pan and stir to combine.

Cook for 3-5 minutes, until cauliflower is slightly soft but not mushy.

Stir in any ingredients labelled 'after cooking', and enjoy!

To cook cauliflower rice recipes

Let's make cauliflower rice! In this video, I'm showing you how to make it from scratch, plus SEVEN flavor variations so you'll never get bored. These work with homemade, store bought, fresh and frozen. 

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INSTRUCTIONS:
00:00:39 - How to Make Cauliflower Rice 
00:01:20 - Tips for perfect cauliflower rice
00:02:01 - Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
00:02:39 - Golden Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
00:03:14 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice
00:03:46 - Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice
00:04:14 - Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
00:04:51 - Sesame Ginger Cauliflower Rice
00:05:23- Coconut Cauliflower Rice

1) 00:00:39 - First, cut cauliflower into 1-inch pieces. Try to get them as even as possible. In batches, add the cauliflower to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse 10-15 times until you get rice-sized pieces.

2) 00:02:01 - Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet. Add 4 cups of riced cauliflower, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and the zest of 1 lime. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened (but not mushy). Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and enjoy!

3) 00:02:39 - Golden Turmeric Cauliflower Rice- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet. Add 4 cups of riced cauliflower, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened (but not mushy). 

4) 00:03:14 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet. Add 4 cups of riced cauliflower, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened (but not mushy). Stir in 1 cup of your favorite salsa, and enjoy!

5) 00:03:46 - Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet. Add 4 cups of riced cauliflower, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and the zest of 1 lemon. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened (but not mushy). 

6) 00:04:14 - Parmesan Cauliflower Rice- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet. Add 4 cups of riced cauliflower, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened (but not mushy). Stir in 1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!

7) 00:04:51 - Sesame Ginger Cauliflower Rice- Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to a skillet. Add 4 cups of riced cauliflower, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened (but not mushy). Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and enjoy!

8) 00:05:23- Coconut Cauliflower Rice- Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a skillet. Add 4 cups of riced cauliflower, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon coconut sugar. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened (but not mushy). Stir in 1/4 cup coconut milk and enjoy!

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perfect cauliflower rice (+ 7 flavors!)

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Denise Bustard

Ingredients

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