Best 20 Cauliflower Rice Recipes

CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet and cook garlic and ginger over medium heat 1 minute.
• Add Green Giant Riced® Cauliflower Medley and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until vegetables are until tender-crisp.
• Stir in soy sauce and cook 1 minute.
• Stir in cooked egg and continue cooking 1 minute or until heated through.

CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER "FRIED RICE"

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into chunks. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until coarse in texture, like rice. This recipe uses about 4 cups of cauliflower rice. If you have any leftover, save it for another use.
• Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the canola oil. Add the eggs and quickly scramble. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the peas and carrots, scallions and cauliflower. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• As the vegetables are cooking, whisk the soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Stir the sauce and chicken into the cauliflower mixture. Cook an additional minute or 2. Stir the cooked eggs back into the mixture. Serve with hot sauce and additional soy sauce if desired.

CAULIFLOWER RICE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add riced cauliflower medley and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and cook for 1 minute.
• Move cauliflower mixture to one side of the skillet and pour eggs into the other side. Cook and stir until eggs are scrambled, about 3 minutes. Mix eggs and cauliflower mixture together and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

CAULIFLOWER RICE CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a large bowl, mix together the cauliflower rice, broccoli, chicken, mozzarella, ½ cup cheddar, the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
• Uncover the pan and top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese. Bake for 10 minutes more, until the cheese is melted.
• Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

SPANISH CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute diced onion in olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add frozen riced cauliflower, tomato paste, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper. Continue to cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the cauliflower is light and fluffy and the mixture is hot.
• Serve warm.

CURRIED PORK CHOPS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from steamer and set aside.
• Season the pork chops with 1 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the pork chops in the skillet and cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on a platter and cover to keep warm.
• Sprinkle the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of curry powder and flour into the same skillet. Whisk in the chicken broth, buttermilk, and apple chutney. Continue cooking until the curry has thickened. Stir in the cauliflower and half of the green onion; cook until the cauliflower is heated through. Place 3/4 cup of rice on each plate, and top each portion with a pork chop. Spoon curry sauce over pork chops, and sprinkle the remaining green onions to garnish.

CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until rice-size crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Put a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil and sesame oil. Add two-thirds of the green onions, the garlic, ginger and chili paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and add the carrots and spinach; continue to cook, stirring, until the spinach has wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Continuing to stir constantly, add the cauliflower rice. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet, until the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a second skillet over medium heat. Crack in the eggs; as they cook, spoon hot butter over the whites of the eggs so that the whites set without flipping. Towards the end of cooking, carefully spoon hot butter over the yolks and cook until the eggs reach the desired doneness.
• Remove the pan with the cauliflower from the heat, drizzle with sriracha, and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and reserved green onions. Divide between 4 plates and top each serving with an egg.

HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Trim the cauliflower florets, cutting away as much stem as possible. In 3 batches, break up the florets into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles couscous.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. At the first wisp of smoke from the oil, add the onions, and stir to coat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown at the edges and have softened, about 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Add 1 teaspoon salt, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower has softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Spoon the cauliflower into a large serving bowl, garnish with the parsley, sprinkle with the lemon juice and season to taste with salt. Serve warm.

VEGGIE CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Remove all leaves and cut the cauliflower into small florets.
• Place the florets in a food processor and blend until they are a rice-like texture. Be careful not to over process or it may turn mushy. Set aside, and drain excess moisture with a towel, if desired.
• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, salt, and pepper until vegetables are tender but not soft.
• Add the cauliflower rice. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are incorporated evenly into the cauliflower.
• Spread the rice towards the edge of the pan, creating a well in the center. Pour the beaten eggs into the well, stirring only the eggs until they are cooked.
• Fold the eggs into the rice.
• Enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER FRIED 'RICE'

Steps:

• Stir peas and water together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook and stir until peas are tender and heated through, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard water.
• Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork in hot oil until lightly browned on all sides and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil the wok. Saute green onions, carrot, and garlic in hot oil until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until cauliflower had a tender but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir pork, peas, and and soy sauce into cauliflower mixture and stir-fry until mixture is hot and slightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Move pork-cauliflower mixture to one side of the wok; pour beaten eggs onto empty side. Scramble eggs until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes; stir cooked eggs into the pork-cauliflower mixture, breaking up any large chunks.

ONE-POT KETO JAMBALAYA WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Melt ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper, celery, and onion. Cook until vegetables begin to soften and onion turns soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken, sliced sausage, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce. Cook and stir until everything is well combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add drained tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and add riced cauliflower, breaking up any clumps while stirring. Add frozen shrimp and increase heat to medium high. Push each shrimp below the surface of the hot tomato sauce and season with black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until shrimp curls and turn pink in color, 6 to 8 minutes.

HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER FRIED "RICE" RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Break down a head of cauliflower in a food processor until it's the size of rice.
• Heat sesame oil over high. Add garlic and fry until fragrant.
• Add the beef, chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu and cook until 80% done.
• Add carrots and cauliflower, stir until thoroughly incorporated. Mix in peas.
• Push ingredients to the sides of the pan to create a well. Pour in 2 whisked eggs and let it set for 15 seconds. Scramble eggs and fold into the cauliflower rice.
• Season with white pepper and stir in soy sauce.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
• Enjoy!

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Soak basmati rice in water to cover for 30 minutes (prepare the other ingredients during this time). Drain.
• In a large, heavy saucepan melt butter over medium high heat and add rice. Cook, stirring, until grains are coated with butter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste (I use about 3/4 teaspoon). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Do not lift lid or stir rice during this time. Remove from heat, remove lid and place a dish towel over the pan. Return lid and let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet or a wide saucepan and add shallots or onion. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes for shallots, 4 to 5 minutes for onion. Add carrots, cauliflower, dill or parsley, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, currants or raisins, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir together. Add remaining 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add peas, turn up heat and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fragrant, and most of the water has evaporated. If there is more than a tablespoon of water in the pan, drain.
• Transfer rice to a large bowl or a large buttered or oiled baking dish. Stir toasted pine nuts and the vegetable and spice mixture into the rice. Add wild rice and toss together. Taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving right away, cover baking dish with foil. Reheat in a 325-degree oven for about 20 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER "RICE" TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Grate cauliflower with the coarse grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater until rice-like in texture. Transfer to a large, microwave-safe bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 3 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap, spread cauliflower "rice" on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.
• Wipe out food processor, if necessary, and fit with chopping blade. Pulse parsley, mint, scallions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil until herbs are coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in red pepper flakes. Add cauliflower, cucumber, and tomatoes and gently toss to coat. Season with additional salt, if necessary.
• Do Ahead
• Cauliflower "rice" can be made 3 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.

CAULIFLOWER RICE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve grease in the pan; place sausage into the prepared dish.
• Cook and stir cauliflower rice in the bacon grease over medium heat, actively stirring, until most of the moisture has been removed, 3 to 4 minutes. Place cauliflower in the casserole dish; mix in bell pepper and onion.
• Whisk eggs in a bowl with milk, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over ingredients in the casserole dish; do not mix.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Add remaining cheese on top and continue to bake until melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

KIMCHI CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp, stirring occasionally. Add green onion and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add kimchi; cook and stir until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired. Stir enough kimchi juice into cauliflower mixture to moisten. Divide between 2 serving bowls. Top with fried eggs, additional green onions and, if desired, sesame seeds and oil.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add sausage; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add broccoli and bell pepper; cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender. Remove mixture to a plate.
• Wipe skillet clean-careful, may be hot-reduce heat to medium, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add eggs. Cook 2-3 minutes until set, stirring once or twice. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Return skillet to stove over medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add cauliflower; cook, undisturbed, until softened and lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, sausage mixture, and egg. Divide among plates and top with cilantro.

ROASTED WILD SALMON WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND CAPERS, PARMESAN-CRUSTED CAULIFLOWER, AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper. Brush lemon and herb seasoning all over both sides of salmon.
• Place salmon on prepared baking sheet. Arrange cauliflower on another baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with Parmesan. Roast 15 minutes, until fish is fork tender and cauliflower is golden brown and tender.
• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, basil and capers. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Serve 4 of the salmon fillets with tomato mixture spooned over top. Serve half of the rice and all of the cauliflower with this meal. Reserve extra salmon fillets and extra rice for other meals.

CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Toss chicken with sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper. Add chicken to Dutch oven; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until chicken is browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer mixture to bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to Dutch oven. Add mushrooms and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and starting to brown. Add white parts of onion, gingerroot, garlic, chopped jalapeño and carrots to Dutch oven; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are starting to soften and are fragrant.
• Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in chicken and cauliflower; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender. Stir in soy sauce and green parts of onion; divide among serving bowls.
• Garnish with basil and cilantro.

CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE WITH CURRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Season the shrimp lightly with salt and toss with 1 teaspoon curry powder. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until lightly browned around the edges and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add the remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet along with the onion and scallion whites. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the almonds, ginger, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder. Cook, stirring, until the almonds are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the white rice, riced cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, tossing and breaking up any clumps, until lightly toasted and heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and toss until warmed through, about 1 minute; season with salt.
• Divide the fried rice and shrimp among bowls. Serve with sliced cucumber, mango chutney, plain yogurt and lime wedges. Top with the scallion greens.