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Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:4 servings
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:10 mins
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Servings:4 servings
Servings:
4 servings
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Jump to recipeHow to Cut Cauliflower for RiceBefore you can turn your cauliflower into rice, you have to break the cauliflower into large pieces. Here’s how:Cut the head of cauliflower in half, down the middle.Cut a “V” into the core where it meets the head.The cuts will separate the core from the head. Do this to each half.Cut the halves into quarters.Cut the quarters into eighths to break them down into manageable pieces (bigger pieces are good for grating; smaller pieces are good for the food processor).Alison MikschHow to Make Cauliflower Rice in a Food ProcessorAdd the cauliflower florets to the food processor bowl, making sure it’s not packed.Press the “pulse” button on the food processor to break down the pieces further.Continue to pulse the cauliflower until it’s chopped into a size you like.Alison MikschHow to Make Cauliflower Rice with a GraterJust like grating cheese, slide the florets up and down the box grater. This leaves you with perfect rice-size pieces but will take a little bit longer than busting out your food processor.Alison Miksch
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How to Cut Cauliflower for RiceBefore you can turn your cauliflower into rice, you have to break the cauliflower into large pieces. Here’s how:Cut the head of cauliflower in half, down the middle.Cut a “V” into the core where it meets the head.The cuts will separate the core from the head. Do this to each half.Cut the halves into quarters.Cut the quarters into eighths to break them down into manageable pieces (bigger pieces are good for grating; smaller pieces are good for the food processor).Alison MikschHow to Make Cauliflower Rice in a Food ProcessorAdd the cauliflower florets to the food processor bowl, making sure it’s not packed.Press the “pulse” button on the food processor to break down the pieces further.Continue to pulse the cauliflower until it’s chopped into a size you like.Alison MikschHow to Make Cauliflower Rice with a GraterJust like grating cheese, slide the florets up and down the box grater. This leaves you with perfect rice-size pieces but will take a little bit longer than busting out your food processor.Alison Miksch
How to Cut Cauliflower for Rice
Before you can turn your cauliflower into rice, you have to break the cauliflower into large pieces. Here’s how:
Alison Miksch
How to Make Cauliflower Rice in a Food Processor
How to Make Cauliflower Rice with a Grater
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4cupscauliflower florets1/4cupextra-virgin olive oil1/2teaspoonsalt1cupchopped herbs, such as chives, parsley, cilantroand/orbasil
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Ingredients
4cupscauliflower florets
1/4cupextra-virgin olive oil
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupchopped herbs, such as chives, parsley, cilantroand/orbasil
Directions
Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in herbs.
Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, cauliflower rice is healthy because cauliflower is good for you. Thecruciferous vegetablecontains essential nutrients, including vitamin C and vitamin K. Cauliflower rice can also be a low-carb swap for white rice or brown rice. A 1/2-cup serving of this cauliflower rice recipe contains 3 grams of carbohydrates, whereas a½-cup servingof cooked long-grain brown rice contains 26 grams of carbohydrates.Cauliflower rice is a versatile ingredient, and it can be used in quick side dishes like ourCauliflower Rice Pilaf. You can also substitute cauliflower rice in place of white or brown rice in recipes likeCauliflower Chicken Fried “Rice”,Black Bean-Cauliflower “Rice” BowlandCauliflower Rice–Stuffed Peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, cauliflower rice is healthy because cauliflower is good for you. Thecruciferous vegetablecontains essential nutrients, including vitamin C and vitamin K. Cauliflower rice can also be a low-carb swap for white rice or brown rice. A 1/2-cup serving of this cauliflower rice recipe contains 3 grams of carbohydrates, whereas a½-cup servingof cooked long-grain brown rice contains 26 grams of carbohydrates.
Cauliflower rice is a versatile ingredient, and it can be used in quick side dishes like ourCauliflower Rice Pilaf. You can also substitute cauliflower rice in place of white or brown rice in recipes likeCauliflower Chicken Fried “Rice”,Black Bean-Cauliflower “Rice” BowlandCauliflower Rice–Stuffed Peppers.
EatingWell.com, December 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)135Calories14gFat3gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
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