Low Carb and Yummy Cauliflower!
Low carb, gluten free, absolutely delicious and endlessly customizable to go with whatever food you are planning to serve!
Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables so I am always looking for fun side dishes to make with it. I love this cauliflower rice as it goes great with everything from Indian or Thai food, to a filling in Mexican burritos or even a side dish at Thanksgiving.
Just BE BRAVE and switch out the flavor of the oil (Unflavored, Garlic, Tuscan herb) and switch the spices to everything from just a little garlic powder, dried herbs like oregano or thyme, or some Tuscan Dipper seasoning. Seriously, any combination will work to match the flavors of whatever you are serving it with. Sprinkle in your favorite complementary herb, and when in doubt, you can’t go wrong with minced parsley!
Cauliflower rice, with its limitless possibilities is on the menu! On repeat!
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
(* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives)
1 head of cauliflower
1½ tablespoons O&V Lime Oil *
Salt and pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
1/8 teaspoon coriander powder
½ cup chopped cilantro
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 F
Remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower, cut into quarters and remove most of the core. Cut the quarters into large chunks. Dry the cauliflower pieces well with a paper towel.
Place in batches in a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds till the cauliflower resembles rice or couscous
Toss the rice in a drizzle of olive oil, the cumin, coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a cookie sheet
Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss through with the cilantro
Serves 4
Active time 8 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Notes
* The Lime Oil adds a fabulous citrusy flavor. Feel free to substitute with Moroccan Spice oil for some zing or any other flavored oil instead to suit your palate and what you are serving it with.
You can use an Unflavored EVOO instead, just remember to use high quality products that provide good flavor and health benefits.
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Categories: Side, Vegetarian, Vegan, Plant Based, Cauliflower Rice, Low Carb, Lime Oil, Moroccan Spice Oil,
