Cauliflower rice is the best alternative to rice I’ve ever had. It’s literally just cauliflower and super easy to make! You can probably find cauliflower rice in you local stores, which is just cauliflower cut into tiny pieces. If you go that route, make sure all it has in it is cauliflower. No seasonings, no extras, just cauliflower! If you can’t find it in store, I included the recipe so you too can make cauliflower rice :).
Eating healthier starts at the store and end in your kitchen. This dish is an awesome meal prep option and is full of flavor! The whole mission is about building better habits not just eating better for a little while. When you have options it makes it so much easier!
Cauliflower Rice and Peas
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 1 Whole head of cauliflower chopped
- 1 cup of green peas
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, add chopped cauliflower and pulse until the pieces are broken up and are about the size of a grain of rice. Do this step in batches to prevent turning your cauliflower into mush.
- Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup of green peas and sauté for 2-4 mins.
- Then add in your cauliflower rice and cook for an additional 5-8 mins stirring constantly to prevent burning. Tasting as you go to make sure you achieve the proper texture.
- TIP: Don’t over cook. The cauliflower should have a slight bite to it when you taste it.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve!
Some will look at cauliflower and think it’s boring, but trust me, it is far from that. Especially this recipe! I love cauliflower! As if that’s not apparent. Lol. It’s a very useful ingredient in the kitchen, and can replace some traditional side dishes that may be high in carbs and calories. You can enjoy it roasted, as a delicious soup and even as a replacement for cream in some recipes. Today, I’m sharing with you my favorite way to serve cauliflower; as a puree! It’s so simple to make and ideal for those of us watching our carb intake, like myself ;). I love pairing this puree with another recipe of mine; The Classic Meatball! The added protein completes this side dish, it’s like a perfect marriage :).
Cauliflower Puree
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 whole cauliflower chopped into even pieces
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp asiago cheese
- 2 tbsp pecorino romano cheese
- 2 tbsp butter optional
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped cauliflower, garlic and onion and cook for 10 mins, constantly stirring. You want to get a little color on your veggies to help deepen the flavors.
- Add 1 cup of water and boil for 5 mins at medium-high heat. Keep in mind the thickness of your puree will depend on how much liquid you add.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, and using a hand blender begin to blend the ingredients in the pot until smooth. (If you don’t have a hand blender, a regular blender works just fine! Once the mixture is smooth, return the puree to the pot over medium-low heat).
- Note: Add additional water during the blending process to thin out your puree, if needed.
- Once your mixture is smooth and lump free, add in the asiago cheese, pecorino romano cheese, ½ tbsp garlic powder, ½ tbsp onion powder, and 2 tbsp of butter (optional). Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Mix thoroughly, and cook for 10 mins over low heat. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent it from burning.
- Serve and enjoy!