Herb and Garlic Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Garlic cauliflower rice is a great alternative to traditional rice. It’s super easy to make and it tastes amazing! Our Herb and Garlic Cauliflower Rice Recipe is packed with garlic flavor, just the way we like it. This dish goes well as an appetizer or side dish for dinner-time meals.
This recipe is so easy and delicious! All you need are a few simple ingredients that can be found in any grocery store. The cauliflower rice cooks up quickly, while the garlic infuses into it to make an irresistible smell. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium, and iron.
A reader recently asked me if cauliflower rice can be frozen and the answer is yes! I used fresh cauliflower in this recipes, but you can totally use frozen! I like to make a large batch of garlic cauliflower rice on Sunday night so that we have it all week long as an easy side dish during the workweek.
Herb and Garlic Cauliflower Rice Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower head
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 shallots
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian herbs (or 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Herb and Garlic Cauliflower Rice Recipe Instructions
- Grate cauliflower in a box grater or in a food processor. Chop out the harder steams and the leaves. Set cauliflower rice aside.
- Chop garlic cloves into small pieces. Heat a big skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Then chop the shallots and separate the whites from the green part. Add white parts to the skillet.
- Add cauliflower rice and stir continuously for 5 minutes or until cauliflower starts to reduce. Add the green part of the shallots and stir for one more minute. By the end, the cauliflower will turn yellow and tender.
- Add herbs, ground pepper, and salt.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
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Herb and Garlic Cauliflower Rice Recipe Nutrition
Serves 8
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Calories 36, Total C 5g, Fiber 2g, Net C 3g, Sugars 2g, Fat 2g, Protein 1g
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How do you make cauliflower rice not soggy?
Cauliflower rice can be a bit on the soggy side. To avoid this, make sure you cook it for no more than 15-20 minutes to keep them from getting too soft and mushy. We also recommend using cauliflower rice that’s been frozen first because it will hold its shape better as they’re cooking.
Is cauliflower rice good for weight loss?
Caulirice is good for weight loss because it has a lot of fiber and is high in protein. It’s also low calorie, so you can add more to your diet without having to worry about packing on the pounds.
Garlic cauliflower rice is a great alternative to traditional rice. It’s super easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Is cauliflower rice a carb?
Garlic cauliflower rice is a great alternative for those on a low carb diet because it has no carbohydrates in it. The garlic gives the dish just enough flavor and you can always add more if you want extra spice or even lemon juice before adding your caulirice!
What is healthier broccoli or cauliflower?
It really depends on the person. But, cauliflower is lower in calories so it might be a better option for those trying to lose weight or maintain their current weight.
What can I substitute caulirice with?
If you have another type of grain that’s gluten-free and low in carbs then you could always use that. Other substitutes for caulirice are zucchini, squash, or carrots.
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Herb and Garlic Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Equipment
- Vegetable Grater
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 shallots
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian herbs or 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Grate cauliflower in a box grater or in a food processor. Chop out the harder steams and the leaves. Set cauliflower rice aside.
- Chop garlic cloves into small pieces. Heat a big skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Then chop the shallots and separate the whites from the green part. Add white parts to the skillet.
- Add cauliflower rice and stir continuously for 5 minutes or until cauliflower starts to reduce. Add the green part of the shallots and stir for one more minute. By the end, the cauliflower will turn yellow and tender.
- Add herbs, ground pepper, and salt.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
Nutrition
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