How To Make Cauliflower Rice in A Food Processor
Learn how to make cauliflower rice in a food processor. Withjust one head of cauliflower, you’ll have a fresh batch in minutes. A quick,healthy swap for white rice that’s light, low carb, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower rinsed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Breaking Down The Cauliflower
Grating the Cauliflower with "S" Blade Attachment
- Cut the cauliflower into chunks. Add a few pieces at a time to your food processor fitted with the S blade. Pulse in short bursts until the texture looks like rice. If any big pieces are left, scoop them out and re-process.
Grating the Cauliflower with Shredding Disk
- Attach the shredding disk to your food processor. Feed the cauliflower through the chute. It shreds into small, even pieces in seconds.
How To Steam Cauliflower Rice in a Skillet
- Heat a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cauliflower and stir to coat. Cover and let it steam for 3 minutes.
- Uncover, stir, and cover again. Cook another 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper or your favorite seasonings.
Notes
Flavorings
- Garlic or onion: Toast 2 cloves of garlic or sauté a small yellow onion in butter before adding the cauliflower to the pan.
- Coconut aminos, green onions, and sesame: After steaming the cauliflower rice for 3 minutes, uncover and stir in coconut aminos and chopped green onions. Cook until tender. Off the heat, finish with a few drops of sesame oil and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
- Fresh herbs: Add chopped basil, thyme, oregano, or dill just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 66.9kcalCarbohydrates: 7.1gProtein: 2.8gTotal Fat: 3.9gSaturated Fat: 0.7gSodium: 188.5mgPotassium: 429.9mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 2.7gNet Carbohydrates: 4.3g
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