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    Easy Keto Cauliflower Rice Made From Scratch in 10 Minutes

    Aug 5, 2021 The Diet Chef

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    This cauliflower rice is incredibly easy to make and takes under 10 minutes! And this keto rice is so versatile and goes with pretty much everything. It will quickly become your new favorite side for any meal. 

    A grey bowl filled with cauliflower rice on a wooden cutting board. There's a head of cauliflower behind the bowl with a gray napkin next to it.

    THE BEST KETO CAULIFLOWER RICE

    This keto cauliflower rice is a recipe that you have to have in your cooking repertoire. 

    Whenever I have a main dish and feel like I need a little something else to go with it, this cauliflower rice is always the answer.

    It is super quick and easy to make, and the neutral flavor allows it to complement any dish. 

    And I like to add it to the recipe I'm making or just eat it on the side! And I'll go over a few of my favorite recipes to eat it with a little later. 

    Also, another plus about this cauliflower rice recipe is that you literally need two ingredients to make it, and it comes out perfect everytime!

    A gray bowl filled with cauliflower rice on a wooden cutting board.

    INGREDIENTS

    So, as I just mentioned, you'll need just two ingredients to make this cauliflower rice. 

    And those ingredients are:

    • 1 large head of cauliflower 
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
    • Pinch of salt (optional)
    • Chopped parsley (optional)

    If you don't have cauliflower at home currently, I highly suggest picking up a few heads the next time you're at the store.

    Not only can you make cauliflower rice with it, but you can make a couple of other keto cauliflower recipes like this cauliflower soup and these roasted cauliflower steaks. 

    Board with a head of cauliflower and a few cauliflower florets on it.

    HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER RICE

    As I already mentioned, making this cauliflower rice so easy and takes minutes!

    All you have to do is turn the cauliflower florets into rice, and then sautè for a few minutes.

    Seriously, that's all it takes to make it, so you don't even have to plan ahead and can just whip it up on the fly. 

    Now let's make this healthy, versatile, and delicious side!

    Cutting board with a head of cauliflower, three cauliflower florettes, and a white bowl filled with riced cauliflower. There is a box grater inside the white bowl.

    STEP 1: PREP WORK

    So, the first thing you will do is wash your head of cauliflower, dry it, and then separate it into florets. 

    If you are using a box grater, you can cut the cauliflower into larger florets. And if you are using a food processor, cut your cauliflower into smaller pieces. 

    Then either grate your cauliflower florets with a box grater using the medium-sized holes. 

    Or you can put your cauliflower florets in a food processor and, using the grater attachment, blend it up until the florets turn into a rice consistency.

    A wooden cutting board with a skillet on top filled with riced cauliflower. There is a head of cauliflower behind the skillet in the wooden spoon is in the skillet.  

    STEP 2: COOKING THE CAULIFLOWER

    Now that your cauliflower is riced take out a skillet and put it over medium heat. 

    Pour your olive oil into the skillet and move it around so the oil coats the surface. Then add your cauliflower rice to the skillet and saute for about 4-5 minutes. And make sure to cover your skillet with a lid to make the cauliflower a little more tender. 

    Then to finish up, add some salt and chopped parsley to your cauliflower rice, put it on your plate, and dig in!

    A wooden cutting board with a skillet filled with riced cauliflower. There is a wooden spoon in the skillet and a gray napkin behind the skillet.

    WHAT TO EAT THIS CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH

    This cauliflower rice is delicious on its own, but it is so much better if you pair it with another delicious keto recipe. Having said that, my favorite thing to pair this cauliflower rice with is my keto stir fry recipe.

    Here are some of my other favorite ones to eat it with:

    • Keto Ground Beef Tacos
    • Keto Chicken Marsala
    • Keto Taco Casserole
    • Keto Meatloaf
    • Instant Pot Keto Orange Chicken
    • Instant Pot Keto Carne Asada
    • Instant Pot Keto BBQ Chicken

    I probably forgot a few recipes it pairs perfectly with, but you get the point, there are endless ways to enjoy this cauliflower rice.

    A gray bowl filled with cauliflower rice on top of the wooden cutting board. Part of a cauliflower head and part of a gray napkin are behind the bowl.

    STORING YOUR CAULIFLOWER RICE

    The best part about this recipe is can make as much rice that you want at one time. So grab a couple of cauliflower heads from the store, and you'll be set for the entire week and beyond! 

    You can store your leftover cauliflower rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

    And what's even better is you can store your uncooked cauliflower rice in the freezer for up to 1 month! 

    All you have to do is make the riced cauliflower and then put it in an airtight container in the freezer. Then when you want to eat it, just toss it in a skillet for 5-8 minutes to defrost and cook. 

    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION 

    If you use one large head of cauliflower, you'll get about ten ½ cup servings out of it. And each serving will have 2.4 NET CARBS!

    As for the rest of the nutritional information, 1 serving has:

    • 21 Calories
    • 0g Fat 
    • 4.5g Carbs
    • 2.1g Fiber
    • 2.4 NET CARBS
    • 1.7g Protein

    This recipe will totally change your lunches and dinners for the better. It is beyond easy to make, only takes a few minutes, and is probably the most versatile recipe that exists. 

    And it makes for a great healthy side that the entire family will be able to eat, and they'll love it too. 

    I hope you find as many uses for this keto cauliflower rice as I have.

    Make sure to leave a comment below and let me know your favorite thing to eat it with! 

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    Keto Cauliflower Rice | Quick and Easy Cauliflower Rice

    A gray bowl filled with cauliflower rice on top of the wooden cutting board. Part of a cauliflower head and part of a gray napkin are behind the bowl.
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    This cauliflower rice is incredibly easy to make and takes under 10 minutes! And this keto rice is so versatile and goes with pretty much everything. It will quickly become your new favorite side for any meal. 

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 4 minutes
    • Total Time: 9 minutes
    • Yield: 10 servings 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Keto Low Carb

    Ingredients

    Scale

    1 large head of cauliflower

    1 tbsp olive oil

    Pinch of salt (optional)

    Chopped parsley (optional)

    Instructions

    1. First, wash and dry cauliflower, then separate into florets (larger florets if using a box grater, smaller florets if using a food processor).
    2. Either grate florets on medium-sized holes using box grater or put florets into food processor and blend until riced. 
    3. Put a skillet over medium heat and cover the surface with olive oil. Add cauliflower rice to skillet and cover, saute for about 4-5 minutes.
    4. Add salt and chopped parsley then serve. 

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 21 calories
    • Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 4.5
    • Fiber: 2.1
    • Protein: 1.7

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    1. Urban says

      August 06, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      I made this and your bbq sauce yesterday. I ate the rice with chicken and bbq on top, amazing combination!






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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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