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How to make Cauliflower Rice ( Cauli Rice Snowflakes at home)

May 20, 2022 1 Comment

Cauliflower Rice is a quick 1-ingredient recipe which you can easily make. Its the perfect substitute for cooked rice or brown rice
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cauliflower rice

Cauliflower Rice is a healthy, low carb alternative to cooked white rice. Its so easy to make at home and cook! It tastes and served just like rice and is so delicious.

cauliflower rice
cauliflower rice

Do you feel heavy after eating rice? Then you can substitute cooked rice with Cauliflower Rice.

You can use Cauliflower Rice to make

Mexican Fried Rice or

Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice with Chili Oil or

wrap it up into Burritos or make

Cauliflower Rice Casseroles

or make these Keto Cauliflower Tater Tots

You can even use it to make Cauliflower Tortillas.

Cauliflower Rice is very easily available these days in every local grocery stores. Its a perfect substitute for Rice and is a totally healthy alternative.

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  • What is Cauliflower Rice?
  • Ingredients
  • How to make Cauliflower Rice
  • Storage
  • How to make Cauliflower Rice

What is Cauliflower Rice?

Cauliflower Rice is simply Cauliflower pulsed in the food processor until it forms mini granules which resembles rice.

Is it same as cooked rice? No. It tastes exactly like Cauliflower. But its a healthy alternative to cooked rice. Also its good texture wise!

Cauliflower is a healthy superfood and this is a healthy way to include Cauliflower in your diet. Besides this here are some more healthy Cauliflower Recipes for you!

  • Bbq Cauliflower Wings
  • Whole Roasted Cauliflower
  • Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce
  • Low Carb Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make Cauliflower Rice

Here's how to make Cauliflower Rice at home without blender or food processor. You can even use a food processor to make Cauliflower Rice at home.

Remove the stem and leaves of the Cauliflower. If you're making Cauliflower Rice without food Processor, you can just chop the Cauliflower into florets and grate Cauliflower using a box grater. (use a box grater with medium sized holes, the one you use to grate cheese)

cauliflower rice in a food processor

Or chop the Cauliflower into florets and pulse until you get it "riced"

Use a paper towel to drain the excess moisture from the Cauliflower Rice.

cauliflower rice added

Just add it to a skillet with some oil. Saute for 2 min and then cover cook for 5-6 min. Yes its that easy.

You can add salt or any seasoning of love to this cooked Cauliflower Rice.

Hint: You can enjoy cooked Cauliflower Rice as is or toss it with any sauce of your choice or just garnish with some chopped Cilantro and Lime Juice.

cauliflower rice in a food processor
homemade cauliflower rice in food processor

Storage

After pulsing the Cauliflower into "rice" transfer it to a ziplock bag. You can freeze Cauliflower Rice for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.

You can even refrigerate this in a ziplock bag or airtight container for about a week.

cauliflower rice

How to make Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower Rice is a quick 1-ingredient recipe which you can easily make. Its the perfect substitute for cooked rice or brown rice
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
no resting time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 26kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large Cauliflower stem removed and cut into florets
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Wash the Cauliflower and dry using a paper towel. Cut it into florets.
  • Use a box grater - Use a regular box grater with medium sized holes. Grate the Cauliflower until "riced"
  • OR Food Processor - Add the chopped Cauliflower florets in the food processor and pulse until "riced"
  • Once the Cauliflower is "riced" you can transfer it to a ziplock bag and refrigerate for 2 weeks or freeze for about 2 months for further use.
  • To cook Cauliflower Rice, heat Olive oil (or any cooking oil) in a skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the Cauliflower Rice and saute for 2 min over medium heat. Cover cook for 5-6 min. Fluff with a fork and serve.
  • You can garnish with some Chopped Cilantro and Lime Juice or eat it as is with any curry of your choice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to make Cauliflower Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 32mg1%
Potassium 314mg9%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 51mg62%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Anjali

Hi, I'm Anjali - Thank you for stopping by at Recipemagik.com. I hope you enjoyed your time reading through some of my contents. the voice and the thought behind this website. A mother of twins looking to make life pretty through little things. Stay connected.

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  1. James says

    May 23, 2022 at 6:49 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe. Will make this tonight!

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