Low Carb Cauliflower Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Low Carb Cauliflower Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 3 garlic cloves; 1 onion; 1 green pepper; 1 red pepper; 2 -4 stalks celery; 2 -3 small zucchini; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 cup broth or 1/2 cup stock; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Servings: persons

1 head cauliflower
3 garlic cloves
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
2 -4 stalks celery
2 -3 small zucchini
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup broth or 1/2 cup stock
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper

1
Grate or process the head of cauliflower to the texture of rice (I pulse it in the food processor in two or three batches).
2
Chop the garlic, onion, peppers, zucchini and celery. You can do all of this in the food processor.
3
Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
4
Saute the vegetables together until heated through.
5
Add stock and lower the heat, stirring often.
6
When cauliflower starts to soften, add the tomato paste and spices and cook over low heat until the texture of cooked rice.
7
Adjust seasonings to taste.
8
Add more stock or broth as neecessary as the vegetables cook to maintain the rice texture.
9
This can be made ahead and it freezes well.
10
You may add cooked chicken or sausage or cheese to this to make a one-dish meal.

475

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cauliflower, 3 garlic cloves, 1 onion, 1 green pepper, and more.

Yes, Low Carb Cauliflower Spanish Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Carb Cauliflower Spanish Rice

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