7 Easy Cauliflower Rice Recipes

Cauliflower rice is a great low carb, veggie-heavy alternative to rice. This post shows you how to make, cook and store cauliflower rice, as well as seven different cauliflower rice recipes that are packed full of flavor!

Cauliflower rice is a great lower carb alternative to rice, and it also is a tasty way to sneak in some extra veggies, whether you serve is as a base for something saucy like a chicken curry or a side dish with baked chicken breast. Hands down, the best tasting cauliflower rice is made from scratch, and it's easier than you'd think to prepare.

You'll Love these Cauliflower Rice Recipes

While not an exact replica for real rice, cauliflower rice is an amazing rice alternative to serve with stir fries, curries and more! Because cauliflower is lower in carbs (5 g carbs per 1 cup of cauliflower rice), it is a popular choice amongst keto and low carb dieters, but also works for those avoiding grains and following the paleo diet.

It's also a great way to squeeze some extra veggies into your diet, which is why I personally like it!

WATCH: How to Make the Best Cauliflower Rice

Before we get started, watch the video below for a great visual on how to rice cauliflower in a food processor as well as how to make the seven flavors. You can find more recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice - 3 Methods

Cauliflower rice is simply cauliflower cut into small, rice-sized pieces. There are multiple ways to make it! Here are three options for you:

Method 1: Food Processor

The best method involves using a food processor fitted with an S-shaped steel blade. Find my favorite processor + other kitchen equipment in my shop!

• a. wash and dry cauliflower.
• b. cut into 1-2 inch florets. Try to get them uniformly sized.
• c. pulse 10-15 times until broken down into rice-sized pieces.
• d. if you have random large cauliflower florets, simply pick them out.

TIPS

• work in batches (2-3 batches/ head of cauliflower)
• do not overfill the food processor as it will not process them evenly

Watch the video below to see exactly how to make it. Note that the moisture-wringing step is completely optional and I usually don't bother.

Method 2: Box Grater

You can also make rice by 'grating' the cauliflower on a box grater. This is messy and time consuming but gets the job done.

Method 3: Knife

You could also just chop the cauliflower really finely using a knife. The only issue is that it can be a challenge to get uniformly sized pieces of rice and it might not cook evenly.

How to Cook Cauliflower Rice

NOTE- cauliflower rice may differ in size if you make it from scratch, purchase it frozen or purchase it fresh. Use the cook time as an estimate and use your best judgement when cooking.

1. Heat oil in pan. Add the riced cauliflower and additional spices if using.
2. Sautee 3-5 minutes, or until the rice is done to your liking. It should be slightly softened but not mushy.
3. Stir in any additional ingredients required for the 7 cauliflower rice recipes below (such as coconut milk for the coconut cauliflower rice, or salsa for the spicy Mexican cauliflower rice)

tips and Tricks

• use a food processor- a food processor is the best way to get evenly-sized cauliflower rice
• uniform pieces- cut florets into uniform pieces before processing as this helps them process into evenly-sized cauliflower rice
• work in batches- do not overfill the food processor as this can cause pieces to get stuck and not riced properly
• do not overcook- 3-5 minutes is a guideline but depending on the size of your riced cauliflower, you may want to add or subtract time. Cook until it is *just* softened, and slightly al dente