Low carb, keto friendly cauliflower rice, as a side dish, starch free, even diabetic friendly!
Keto / Low carb
It is known that rice is not allowed on a ketogenic diet since 100 g of boiled rice contains 28 g of carbohydrates.
But since this is a popular side dish the Keto community found a way to replace it.
Cauliflower rice is therefore a substitute for the classic boiled rice.
This may seem strange but.. trust me.. it's a very tasty alternative.
Forget the annoying smell of overcooked cauliflower because it has nothing to do here.
Cauliflower rice is almost odorless because it cooks for only 10 minutes.
The process to make this veggie rice is very easy since all you need is a food processor or just a grater.
Lucky me.. in Germany, I find this rice even ready frozen 😉
Also this basic recipe can be changed depending on the herbs and spices you add to suit the dish you choose.
You can also add paprika, curry parmesan etc..
It is a great accompaniment to grilled meat, chicken, fish and meat balls.
Keto Cauliflower Rice
Portions: 3
• Ingredients:
450 g / Cauliflower
2 Tbsp / Olive oil
1 Tbsp / Butter*
1 / Spring onion
1/2 tsp / Salt
1/4 tsp / Pepper
1 Tbsp / Lemon juice
1/4 tsp / Garlic powder or
1 clove of garlic (chopped)
1/2 tsp / Dried thyme
• Instructions:
1 Wash and divide the cauliflower into small florets.
2 Put the cauliflower in a food processor (if the whole quantity does not fit, divide into 2-3 portions) and pulse until rice forms. Do not grind too much.
Another way is to grate the cauliflower (moderately) with a grater.
3 Heat the olive oil together with the butter in a pan (omit butter if vegan).
4 Chop fine the spring onion and saute for 1-2 minutes.
5 Add the cauliflower rice, thyme and salt and mix.
6 Let the rice cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly, without covering with a lid.
7 Finally, add the garlic powder, pepper and lemon juice.
• Serve and enjoy!
Macros for 1 serving:
Protein: 2.9 g
Carbohydrates (net): 4 g
Fat: 13 g
Energy: 152 Kcal
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