Cauliflower Rice – Easy to Make, Low Carb & Versatile

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Cauliflower rice is super simple to make and so versatile that it can used to make a variety of keto recipes.

One large head of cauliflower will yield 6-8 cups of cauliflower rice. When making the rice for your family, allow 1 cup per person as a small side dish.

Ingredients for Cauliflower Rice

• ½ head of cauliflower, or 3 cups of cauliflower rice
• 3 ounces butter (optional, add butter if not eating with a fatty meal)
• ½ teaspoon of Salt

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

1. Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets and place it into your food processor only filling half the bowl at a time. (or you can use a cheese grater, they work really well.
2. Blend the cauliflower using the pulse setting. Continue to pulse until it resembles rice. If there are any large pieces, remove them and blend them separately.
3. Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat.
4. Add the butter and salt, allow the butter to melt before adding the cauliflower.
5. Saute the cauliflower for 5-8 minutes, whilst continually stirring.
6. Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy.

How to Cook Cauliflower Rice in the Microwave

1. Place cauliflower rice, butter, and salt in a microwave-safe dish
2. Put on the lid and microwave for 3-6 minutes (depending on the power of your microwave).
3. Allow to sit for 2 minutes before opening. Stir through with a spoon and serve.

Cauliflower Rice

One of the most popular recipe for keto dishes is cauliflower rice It is super simple to make, yet so versatile it has so many uses in low carb cooking.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 3 serves

Calories: 97kcal

Author: Gerri

Ingredients

• 1/2 head Cauliflower
• 3 ounces Butter optional (add butter if not eating with a fatty meal to kleepit keto )
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

• Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets and place into your food processor, only filling half the bowl at a time.
• Blend the cauliflower using the pulse setting. Continue to pulse until it resembles rice. If there are any large pieces, remove them and blend them separately.
• Heat a frying pan over medium low heat.
• Add the butter and salt, allow the butter to melt before adding the cauliflower.
• Saute the cauliflower for 5-8 minutes, whilst continually stirring.
• Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

Maybe Fried Rice is more your thing? We’ve put together a great video to help you make a great Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice.

If you want to make a larger batch of Low Carb Cauliflower Rice, simply adjust the serving amounts in our easy to use recipe card below.

The measurements and ingredients will adjust themselves, and all you have to do is follow the method.

Do you work in the metric measuring system? It’s easy to switch the units from US imperial to metric with the drop-down menu on the recipe card below.

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