Healthy Cauliflower Rice

Healthy Cauliflower Rice

alternative low-carb side

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

140
Calories
10.8g
Fat
10.6g
Carbohydrate
3.3g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
48mg
Sodium
Healthy Cauliflower Rice

Recipe Description

Healthy Cauliflower Rice is a fantastic alternative side dish to rice or couscous. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s quick and easy to prepare too. Start by pulsing cauliflower in the food processor until it resembles couscous.

To make this rice, start by cooking onions until golden. Add cauliflower and stir to combine. Season with salt and cook while stirring until the cauliflower softens. Remove the pan from the heat and spoon the cooked cauliflower into a large serving bowl. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm.

To make Healthy Cauliflower Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make cauliflower rice

    5 min
    Step 1 - Healthy Cauliflower RiceStep 1 - Healthy Cauliflower Rice

    Break a head of cauliflower into florets. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles couscous.

  2. 2

    Cook onions

    7 min
    Step 2 - Healthy Cauliflower Rice

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once warm, add onions and cook while stirring frequently until golden brown and soft.

  3. 3

    Add cauliflower rice

    1 min
    Step 3 - Healthy Cauliflower Rice

    Add cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Season and cook

    5 min
    Step 4 - Healthy Cauliflower Rice

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook while stirring frequently for 3 - 5 minutes, until the cauliflower has softened. Remove the skillet from the heat.

  5. 5

    Transfer to serving bowl

    1 min
    Step 5 - Healthy Cauliflower Rice

    Once cooked, transfer the cauliflower to a large serving bowl.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    1 min
    Step 6 - Healthy Cauliflower Rice

    Garnish the couscous with parsley and sprinkle with lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt.

  7. 7

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 7 - Healthy Cauliflower Rice

    Serve warm.

This Healthy Cauliflower Rice is a delicious low-carb alternative to rice or pasta. If you try this recipe, please don’t forget to share your photos on Instagram using the #CookMeRecipes hashtag!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Patricia Lane
February 26, 2025
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I made the Healthy Cauliflower Rice for family dinner and it was a big hit. My kids usually don’t eat veggies, but this dish changed that. The lemon added a nice touch, and it was so simple to make. Definately will make it again!

Ursula Williams
January 25, 2025
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Heavenly

Katie Johnson
January 10, 2025
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Yasss!

David Johnson
November 23, 2024
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Superb dish! My kids love this healthy twist on rice at dinner.

Yara
September 28, 2024
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I tried this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved how light it was, plus super easy to make. Will def make again.

Eddie
July 6, 2024
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Healthy and tasty! I made this cauliflower rice last week for a family dinner. Everyone loved it, especially my kids, and it was so easy to prepare. Will make it again for sure!

Benny
May 9, 2024
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Made this cauliflower rice for the kids. They loved it! So quick and easy, perfect for busy nights.

Zara
March 5, 2024
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So easy to make. I enjoyed it for dinner after a long day. Healthy and quick, perfect for my busy nights.

Ellie
January 17, 2024
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Super easy recipe

Katherine
October 28, 2023
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OMG, this Healthy Cauliflower Rice is a total game changer! My kids loved it, and it's quick to whip up! Used it on a busy weeknight and felt proud serving it! Definitely making it again.

Ale
October 15, 2023
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Hice el Arroz de Coliflor Saludable el fin de semana. Mis hijos lo amaron. El sabor fresco con el limón favoreció nuestra cena familiar. Gracias por esta receta simple y deliciosa, se ha convertido en un favorito.

Valeria
October 12, 2023
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Increible! Just made this for my friends, we love it.

James
July 18, 2023
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I tried this Healthy Cauliflower Rice for my meal prep and loved it. So easy to make and perfect with grilled chicken. My new go-to side dish for sure

Yvonne
July 16, 2023
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I made the Healthy Cauliflower Rice for a dinner with friends. Everyone was amazed at how tasty and light it was. Now it's my go-to recipe for gatherings. Thank you!

Yasmin
December 28, 2022
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Simplicity!

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