5cupscauliflower rice18 oz/500g, 1 very small cauliflower
3tablespoonsbutter
3clovesgarlicpressed through a garlic press
1/2cupbrothvegetable or chicken broth
1/2cup(45g) grated Parmesan cheese
zest grated from 1 lemon
1tablespoonchopped parsley
salt and pepperto taste
wykonanie
Make cauliflower rice:
Cut off the outer leaves of the cauliflower. Cut off the core, then divide the cauliflower into small florets.
Add the cauliflower florets in batches into a food processor and pulse until it resembles rice grains.
Measure out 5 cups of cauliflower rice (or 500g) for this recipe.
Cook the cauliflower:
Heat the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice. Cook over high heat, stirring, for about 3 minutes until slightly browned at the bottom.
Add the broth and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft but still a little bit crunchy (don't overcook it so it's not too soft).
Take the pan off the heat. Stir in grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Enjoy!
uwagi
You can also use store-bought cauliflower rice or frozen cauliflower.
You can use vegetable broth, chicken broth, or good-quality broth cubes. Don't skip the broth - it's easier to cook cauliflower with it (it doesn't burn or stick to the pan) + adds more flavor to the dish. If you have a non-stick pan you can cook the cauliflower without the broth as it won't stick that much but I still recommend adding broth for flavor.
How to store it: keep it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
How to reheat: cauliflower rice reheats very well. You can reheat it in a non-stick pan or bake it in a 350°F/180°C oven until warm (about 5-10 minutes).
Make it ahead: you can make riced cauliflower and store it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
How to freeze: you can freeze riced cauliflower or cooked cauliflower rice and freeze it for up to 6 months. It will taste as good as freshly made but it will be a little less crunchy.
If you don't have a food processor, you can also grate the cauliflower on the big holes of a box grater.
Calories = 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!