Pork (or Chicken) and Spanish Cauli-"Rice" Recipe

Name: Pork (or Chicken) and Spanish Cauli-"Rice"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cauliflower, riced by hand or in processor; 3/4 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp Olive oil + 2 Tbsp rendered chicken fat (or 1/4 cup olive oil); 3 oz onion, chopped; 4 oz green bell pepper, chopped; 3 clove garlic, minced; 12 oz pork (or chicken), cubed; 1/4 tsp oregano; 5 threads saffron; 1 can tomatoes, drained & chopped (or 3 fresh Roma's); 1 dash chili powder; 1 salt & pepper; 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional); 1 Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb cauliflower, riced by hand or in processor
3/4 tsp cumin
2 tbsp Olive oil + 2 Tbsp rendered chicken fat (or 1/4 cup olive oil)
3 oz onion, chopped
4 oz green bell pepper, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
12 oz pork (or chicken), cubed
1/4 tsp oregano
5 threads saffron
1 can tomatoes, drained & chopped (or 3 fresh Roma's)
1 dash chili powder
1 salt & pepper
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded

1
Dry roast the cumin in a dry skillet over medium heat until it smells toasty but is not burned.
2
Remove and set aside.
3
Rice the cauliflower either with a hand box grater or in a food processor.
4
Set aside for now.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
6
In a large skillet or dutch oven heat the oil and chicken fat.
7
Add the meat and slightly brown it on the surfaces.
8
Add the onion and bell pepper.
9
Saute to partially tenderize.
10
Add garlic, roasted cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder and saffron threads.
11
Add the cilantro last, if using.
12
Stir well.
13
Turn off heat.
14
Add the cauli-rice & tomatoes into the pot and stir to mix it evenly into the meat mixture.
15
Cover the casserole pan or Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid.
16
Pop into 350 degrees oven for 30-35 minutes and allow flavors to blend.
17
Remove and sprinkle with Monterrey Jack cheese and return to oven without lid for 5-10 more minutes to allow cheese to melt and become bubbly.
18
Pairs nicely with a lovely guacamole salad.
19
Note: you can sub regular rice for the cauliflower if you have a diehard cauli-hater, but this is the dish to win them over with!
20
:-)

453

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cauliflower, riced by hand or in processor, 3/4 tsp cumin, 2 tbsp Olive oil + 2 Tbsp rendered chicken fat (or 1/4 cup olive oil), 3 oz onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pork (or Chicken) and Spanish Cauli-"Rice" falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Pork (or Chicken) and Spanish Cauli-"Rice"

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