This easy Cauliflower Rice recipe is so easy because it can be made with or without a food processor! Cauliflower rice is great for all types of vegan, keto, paleo and Whole30 dishes such as soups, casseroles, and salads. We love how quickly this healthy rice comes together, and it is great for anyone following a low carb diet!
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Easy Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Love rice but not the extra carbs? This Cauliflower Rice is easy to make and an easy side dish anyone can enjoy if they are wanting to stick to a low carb lifestyle. Not only is cauliflower rice incredibly healthy and delicious, but it makes a great addition to any meal that may traditionally call for brown or white rice. Unlike starchy rice, it is super low in carbohydrates, plus it’s paleo, Whole30, vegan and keto-friendly.
It is truly a breeze to create cauliflower rice with or without a food processor. For the first option, all you need is a box grater – no food processor required. This recipe is super versatile and minimal. The best part about this process is that even though we grate this cauliflower by hand, it still comes together within minutes!
What is riced cauliflower?
Cauliflower rice is just tiny pieces of cauliflower! Often found in the frozen section of grocery stores, this rice can be made at home.
This type of rice is used as an alternative to starchy grains. Cauliflower is tender and has just the right amount of chew to it, making it super digestible. People tend to reach for cauliflower rice due to the amazing nutrients and benefits that are in it all thanks to the vegetable itself.
Serving suggestions
We love to eat this simple side dish in almost any recipe! For any recipe that calls for starchy rice, just simply substitute the grain rice for riced cauliflower.
Meal ideas that you can use vegan riced cauliflower:
- Taco bowls or burrito bowls
- Casseroles
- Vegan cauliflower fried rice
- Soups
- Skillet meals
- Stuffed peppers or sweet potatoes
- Meal prep
How To Make Six Cups Of Cauliflower Rice Without A Food Processor
- Cut a head of fresh cauliflower into fourths. Make sure to fully remove the green stem from the center of the cauliflower.
- With a cheese grater and plate, gently rub cauliflower florets onto the grater. Medium-sized blades are best for cauliflower rice.
- Use the plate to catch the rice. Once all the cauliflower has been grated, then transfer to a storage container to freeze or use immediately.
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How To Make Cauliflower Rice With a Food Processor
- Cut a head of fresh cauliflower into fourths using a sharp knife. Make sure to fully remove the green stem from the center of the cauliflower.
- Transfer cauliflower to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. You may have to process in multiple batches depending on the size of your food processor and cauliflower. Do NOT fill more than 3/4 full.
- Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down into couscous-sized granules.
Remove any large unprocessed pieces and grate them by hand or reprocess.
Notes For This Recipe
- Make sure to have a large plate or cutting board. Doing this without a food processor gets a bit messy!
- Be sure to grate entire florets of cauliflower.
- One head of cauliflower equates to about six cups of rice.
- Split the entire head of cauliflower into fourths prior to grating. This makes it way easier!
Meal Prep
While meal prepping for the week ahead, it is so easy to throw rice cauliflower into the mix. Not only does it take hardly any time to make, but it is actually kind of fun.
For meal prep, we like to portion out several servings of our grated riced cauliflower. A great way to portion rice servings out is by putting the servings in airtight containers, such as Ziploc bags or reusable glass containers. When it is time for us to cook our meals, we just dump the cauliflower into the skillet and cook!
How To Freeze Cauliflower Rice
One wonderful thing about this easy side dish is that it is just so versatile and easy to freeze! Just rice a huge batch of cauliflower, and then portion out the rice to store in a reusable bag or storage container.
With a marker, be sure to date each bag or container. Then, when ready to freeze the rice, squeeze all of the additional air out of each bag and pat the bag to create flat and even layers. Riced cauliflower is good in the freezer for up to six months.
Some More Easy Cauliflower Recipes That Are Low Carb & Keto
- Vegan Cauliflower Soup
- Wings
- Low Carb Cauliflower Gratin
- Cauliflower Casserole
- Pizza Crust
- Cauliflower Tacos
Other Ideas For “Rice”
This short and easy guide on how to make cauliflower rice is super easy, and it can be done with or without a food processor! Cauliflower rice is a healthy option for any casserole, soup, or main dish!
- 1 head cauliflower
Cut a head of fresh cauliflower into fourths. Make sure to fully remove the green stem from the center of the cauliflower.
With a cheese grater and plate, gently rub cauliflower florets onto the grater. We like to use the medium-sized blades for cauliflower rice.Use the plate to catch the rice.
Once all the cauliflower has been grated, then transfer to a storage container to freeze or use immediately.
Transfer cauliflower to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. You may have to process in multiple batches depending on the size of your food processor and cauliflower. Do NOT fill more than 3/4 full.
Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down into couscous-sized granules.
Remove any large unprocessed pieces and grate them by hand or reprocess.
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