Turmeric and Spice Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is a popular low-carb substitute for real rice. This Spice Cauliflower Rice gets it's beautiful color from fresh turmeric root.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 53kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon turmeric fresh, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoon green onions chopped
Instructions
- Remove leaves from the head of the cauliflower.
- Separate or cut cauliflower florets and place in a food processor with a sharp blade. Pulse until florets are chopped into small pieces, resembling coarse rice. Do not over blend or cauliflower will turn to mush.
- Transfer the cauliflower rice to another bowl, as needed. Work in batches to process the cauliflower and do not overfill the food processor bowl while pulsing.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil, then add onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cauliflower rice with the onions and cook until it just starts to soften, about 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in turmeric and lime juice until mixed thoroughly and rice is uniformly golden.
- Season rice with salt, cumin and black pepper.
- Transfer rice to serving platter and top with cilantro and green onions.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve with your favorite roast, chicken or seafood.
Cooking Tips: This is a very forgiving dish to adjust the seasoning to your preferences.
Cooking Tips: This is a very forgiving dish to adjust the seasoning to your preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 209mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
