Best Spiced Cauliflower Rice Recipes

SPICED CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into quarters through the stem. Trim and discard the core, then separate the head into florets. Place a third of the florets into a food processor and pulse in 2- to 3-second bursts until the cauliflower is finely chopped and has the consistency of couscous. Repeat twice, until all of the cauliflower is chopped. (One large head should yield approximately 8 cups chopped.)
• Combine the cumin, pepper, turmeric, ginger and nutmeg in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon water. Stir well to combine and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds more. Stir in the spice mixture and cook another 30 seconds.
• Add the cauliflower, peas and carrots and stir well. Add some salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowls and garnish with chives.

SPICED RICE & LENTILS WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and carrots, then fry for 5 mins until lightly coloured. Stir in the rice and lentils, cook for 1 more min, add the curry paste and 900ml water, then bring to the boil. Cover, then simmer for 10 mins.
• Stir in the cauliflower, then cook for 10 mins more until the rice and lentils are tender. Add the peas 2 mins before cooking time is up, stirring through. Top with the nuts, then serve with yogurt and mango chutney in bowls.

SPICED ROAST CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBY RICE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread out the cauliflower, peppers and onion quarters on a very large baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the ras el hanout. Toss together, season and roast for 30 mins.
• Meanwhile, stir the garlic into the yogurt and set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining oil. Add the sliced onion, season and fry for 5 mins. Add the rice and coat well in the oil. Pour over vegetable stock so that it covers it by about 2cm. Bring to the boil, then turn down to the lowest heat and cover with a lid. Check after 5 mins and add most of the coriander. Cook for 4 mins more until al dente.
• Remove from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for 10 mins. Serve the roasted vegetables with the rice, remaining coriander, the pomegranate seeds and the yogurt sauce to share.

SPICED STEAK WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Combine the cauliflower rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on 2 baking sheets and bake, stirring once, until slightly browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season the steaks with salt and pepper and rub all over with the paprika and cinnamon. Heat a large skillet over high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the steaks, in batches if necessary, and cook until browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to plates.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the celery, almonds, dried cranberries and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook until the skillet is almost dry. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the cauliflower and parsley, season with salt and pepper and toss. Add to the plates with the steaks.

SPICED RICE AND LENTILS WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and carrots, then fry for 5 minutes until lightly coloured.
• Stir in the rice and lentils, cook for 1 more minute, add the korma paste and 900 ml water, then bring to the boil.
• Cover, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cauliflower, then cook for 10 minutes more before cooking time is up, stirring through.
• Top with chopped cashews, and serve with plain yogurt and mango chutney on the side.

SPICED CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Rinse cauliflower and slice into big pieces. Using a cheese grater, grate cauliflower into a coarse texture so it resembles rice. You can also use your food processor and simply pulse until desired texture is reached. Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat and add garlic and onion, cooking for a few minutes - until fragrant. Add in grated cauliflower and spices, and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, until heated throughout. Season with salt and pepper. Serve alongside your favorite animal protein