Saturday, October 19, 2013

Cauliflower "rice"

Recipe: Herbed Garlic Cauliflower Rice

  • Prep Time: 5 min(s)
  • Cook Time: 10 min(s)
  • Total Time: 15 min(s)
  • Servings: 4-6
A healthy cauliflower side dish flavored with fresh herbs and salt and pepper.

Ingredients

    • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (any combination: cilantro, parsley, basil, oregano, sage, thyme)

Instructions

    • Grate the cauliflower florets or pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
    • Place the grated cauliflower and water in a microwave-safe covered dish.
    • Cook cauliflower in microwave on high for 4 minutes.
    • Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large saute pan.
    • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Stir in the riced cauliflower and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove the pan from heat and fold in the fresh herbs before serving.