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The Best Cauliflower Rice

Dairy-Free; Gluten-Free, Vegan

This fresh and delicious gluten-free cauliflower rice recipe is super easy to make, and is a no-brainer way to get more essential nutrients and antioxidants into your meals.

Pro-Tips

  • For best results, use a food processor.

  • If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a box grater and grate florets along the side with the larger holes. The texture won't be quite the same, but it still does the trick.

  • If you're short on time, use an organic pre-riced cauliflower from the store. You can find them fresh or frozen. 

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower (or 16 ounces cauliflower rice)

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or ghee

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

  • Chopped fresh or dried herbs (green onion, chives, parsley, dill, cilantro, or basil etc.)

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more to taste

Instructions

1. Wash cauliflower head and dry thoroughly. Cut the head of cauliflower into medium chunks and remove the core.

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2. Working in batches, add the cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower breaks down into tiny bits that resemble rice.

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NOTE: If using a box grater, cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and remove the core. Use the medium-sized or large holes to grate each quarter into small bits resembling rice.

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3. For the best results, transfer the riced cauliflower to a clean dish towel and press to remove excess moisture before cooking.

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(Optional): Add the almonds to a large skillet over low-medium heat. Stir them around the pan until they are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Keep a close eye on the nuts since they toast quickly! Remove from heat and save for later.

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4. Return the skillet to the heat and add the olive oil. Stir in the garlic. Cook the garlic, stirring it around the pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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5. Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice starts to turn light brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.

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6. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the herbs, lemon juice, and toasted almonds. Enjoy!

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