10 Cauliflower Rice Recipes! - Wholesomelicious (2024)

Cauliflower Rice is a fantastic low-carb, Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 variation of rice. It’s a wonderful way to sneak in extra veggies, and still enjoy a similar texture to rice. Making cauliflower rice is so simple to do and only requires a food processor and 10 minutes. Looking for some fun flavors? We have so many different options below!

Cauliflower Rice: a nutrient dense powerhouse!

I don’t know about all of you, but here at the Wholesomelicious headquarters (AKA my kitchen), we eat our weight in cauliflower rice! It’s the perfect side dish.

As a nutritionist, cauliflower rice is one dish I recommend to so many of my clients. Here are the reasons why:

• As a cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower is loaded with fiber and allows us to feel fuller longer. Such an important quality when building a nutritious meal. 1 serving of cauliflower rice gives us about 5 grams of fiber!
• Cauliflower is loaded with antioxidants, making it an anti-inflammatory food that helps.
• It’s an excellent source of vitamins and minerals! Cauliflower contains almost your daily recommended amount of Vitamin C. It’s also high in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and folate to name a few.
• Cauliflower is incredibly versatile and such a great alternative to grains and legumes.

How make Cauliflower Rice

Making cauliflower rice is so simple! Start by cutting a large head of cauliflower into florets. Place inside a food processor (you may need to do this in batches), and pulse until it resembles a rice texture. Do not overpulse!

You can also make cauliflower rice in a Vitamix! Place the florets in a blender with 1 cup of water. Pulse until you get the rice texture. Drain the water.

This is the base of your cauliflower rice. From here, you can make a salad, saute in a saucepan and make a sauce, or roast in the oven for more robust flavor.

Let’s get started on some fun flavors!

Salads:

One of my favorite ways to make cauliflower rice is my Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh. It’s served with raw cauliflower rice, has a delicious lemon dressing with choppped veggies. You can be super creative with your salad and also use the dressing from my Easy House Salad.

Sauteed Cauliflower Rice:

My two favorite “go-to” Cauliflower rice recipes as a side dish are my Spanish Cauliflower Rice and Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. These both begin on the stovetop with just a handful of ingredients. You’ll love the sauce that is made with both of these variations that works perfectly with any Mexican dish or Asian dishes.

Roasted Cauliflower Rice:

Here are a few of my favorite ways to make Roasted Cauliflower Rice! This method has a toasty and robust flavor:

• Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice
• Cauliflower Rice Stuffing with Sausage (perfect for Thanksgiving!)
• Roasted Cauliflower Rice Buddha Bowls

Main Dish Recipes:

I love a meal that is centered around cauliflower rice. These 4 different options are perfect for a hearty dinner!

• Cauliflower Rice Paella
• Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Cauliflower Rice
• Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani
• Creamy Mushroom Bacon Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Risotto