Herbed Cauliflower Rice

Herbed Cauliflower Rice The herbs add a fresh zip to this cauliflower rice, making for a tasty side dish as is or topped with your favorite gravy or sauce. The secret to a fluffy and light texture is to dry the ‘rice’ on the stovetop before serving.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 20 mins

TOTAL : 30 mins

SERVING : 4

YIELD : 4 servings

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

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Step 2

Remove cauliflower and steamer from the pot. Drain all water and return cauliflower to the empty pot. Add chives, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 3

Set pot over medium-low heat. Mash cauliflower with a potato masher to the consistency of rice grains. Stir until excess moisture evaporates and the ‘rice’ appears fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Per Serving: 37 calories; protein 2.9g; carbohydrates 7.9g; fat 0.2g; sodium 82.4mg.