How to Make Cauliflower Rice

There are so many diets around these dates that either restrict and ban carbohydrates altogether. This can make it extremely difficult for rice and grain lovers.

Cauliflower can be a great replacement for rice. A member of the "white" family of fruits and vegetables, cauliflower can promote a healthy heart by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of stroke. Cauliflower also contains folate, an important B-vitamin, and it has been known to be a major preventative of cancers.

Here is an easy recipe for a rice alternative for anyone suffering through a low- or no-carb diet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 head cauliflower
• A food processor or grater

1. Wash cauliflower thoroughly.

2. Process or grate cauliflower until it is the desired size of rice granules. You may desire to cut the head into smaller pieces for easier handling first.

3. 

   Use cauliflower rice in place of rice in any recipe you desire that does not require water absorption. Best for stir-fries or steamed with butter and salt as a side.

Tips & Warnings

• You can prep the rice and then freeze for later use. Nuke in microwave for quick evaporation of the water content.
• This rice can also be eaten raw and covered with a hot soup, stew or gumbo.
• Do NOT use in dishes that require water absorption such as casseroles.
• Do NOT overcook or cauliflower will become mushy.

Resources

• Atkin's Diet
• Awesome Rice Dishes
• Have no time for cooking? Ask me how you can create balance.

[hermanoslatinos]

on 10/4/2009 how do you actually cook it? do i put it on microwave alone or with water? do I boil it? how do I really cook this thing?

[MyJB]

on 6/11/2009 What a wonder idea. I just love it!

[betterbody]

on 6/6/2009 Cauliflower rice is a new one of me. Thanks for the details.