Cauliflower Rice: Gourmet Recipes For Every Taste And Budget

Rice is certainly not the best option when you want to lose a few pounds while limiting or even stopping carbohydrates. However, there is a great alternative to consider, offering fewer calories and more nutrients! Delicious and easy to prepare at home, cauliflower rice is super low in carbohydrates, which makes it THE perfect meal for those of you who are careful about your body or are on a gluten-free diet.. Low in calories, but at the same time super nutritious, this "fake rice" will appeal to young and old. Even vegetarians will enjoy it. So, just try once and you will probably be converted!

5 ways to prepare cauliflower rice

Easy to concoct and highly prized by followers of the paleo diet (which excludes dairy products and cereals), cauliflower rice is very easy on the table, while pairing with several simmered meals, such as osso bucco, grilled meats, fish and most Asian meals! And in this context, you can without any problem use it to make your homemade maki. The biggest advantage, however, is the fact that this rice keeps very well in the freezer.

Part of the cruciferous family, which includes Romanesco cabbage, kale, and broccoli, cauliflower rice is loaded with several health benefits and contains lots of sulfur compounds, fighting cancer, and fiber having a favorable effect on intestinal transit. As for its firm texture, it does not break down when sautéed or pan cooked. What's more, its neutral taste provides the perfect base to add any flavor. As already mentioned, cauliflower rice is relatively easy to prepare. All you have to do is place the florets in a food processor and mix them roughly. Grater and potato masher are also suitable. Then, brown the cauliflower in a pan with a little olive oil or water and voila! Your gourmet meal,fast and healthy for tonight is ready!

Cauliflower rice cooked with salmon and sesame sauce

Ingredients:

• cauliflower
• 320 g of salmon fillet
• 2-3 eggs
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 200 g of mange-tout
• parsley
• dill
• mint
• chive
• ginger
• 1.tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp. sesame
• 1-2 tsp. mayonnaise
• 1 C. rice vinegar
• 100 g couscous
• shallot
• 1 C. curry
• 2-3 tbsp. Greek yogurt
• 1 C. tablespoon soy sauce
• honey
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

Start by cutting the cauliflower into small florets. Then put these in the robot and mix them finely! As for the vinaigrette, crush the sesame seeds, grate the ginger and mix everything with the other ingredients. Salt and pepper before setting aside. Cook the couscous according to the instructions on the package and drain well. Then pass the salmon in the flour, the beaten eggs and finally in the cuckoo. Peel and chop the shallot. Pour a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and cook the chopped shallot, the pressed garlic and snap them. Mix. Add the grated cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. Chop the fresh herbs and add them to the pan with the cauliflower rice. In another pan,pour in a little olive oil and cook the fish for a few minutes or until the heart is pink and the outside is quite crisp. Now all you have to do is place the rice on the plates and place the salmon, already cut into small pieces, on top. Finally, drizzle with sesame sauce. Good tasting !

A meal of rice and beans that changes

A classic combination appreciated by young and old, rice and beans are the beginning of many healthy and delicious recipes. However, the version we are about to show you is meant to be a little more different and balanced. The reason ? Cauliflower, of course! Known for its many virtues on the body, this vegetable plays a crucial role in detoxifying the liver as well as in preventing breast cancer. So here are the products needed for our next recipe:

• 1 small head of cauliflower
• 1 head of cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 70 g chopped cilantro
• 2 teaspoons of chili powder
• cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (425 g)

Preparation:

Put the florets in your food processor and coarsely reduce them. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 min or until the onion is golden. Finally add the cauliflower and cook for another 5 min or until softened. Add the beans and enjoy immediately.

Cauliflower rice with nuts and pomegranate as a garnish for your grilled meals

Another delicious combination that will not leave any of you indifferent: the sweet coconut and the crispy cashews. What's more, these two ingredients pair wonderfully with cauliflower. Demonstration!

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 70 g cashews (unsalted)
• 1 tablespoon of curry (powder)
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 70 g of coconut, cut into pieces (no added sugar)
• 70 g basil
• 120 g pomegranate seeds
• lime (optional)

Preparation:

Start by preparing the rice. Then heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until its flavors are released. Put the cauliflower. Already made into rice, cashews and curry powder. Cook for a few minutes until the cauliflower begins to soften. Pour in the soy sauce and season with coconut, basil and pomegranate seeds. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Cauliflower risotto with mushrooms

Risotto, we've all tried it! Classic and delicious, this meal is usually prepared in almost an hour. However, this new version of risotto only takes 10-15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 small head of cauliflower
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 red onion, minced
• 290 g mushrooms
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper
• 30 g of mascarpone or cream cheese
• 70 g parmesan

Preparation:

Once the cauliflower rice is ready, set it aside and heat a little olive oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes or until the vegetables are golden brown. Then transfer them to a dish and proceed to cooking the rice. Cook the latter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until it softens. Remove from the heat. Mix the mascarpone (or cheese) and half the Parmesan and put everything in the pan with the cabbage. Finally, add the mushroom mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Serve !

Stuffed pineapple: cauliflower rice, cashews and raisins

After devilish eggs, the trend with stuffed meals continues to reinvent itself! Papaya, melon, dragon fruit, pineapple, we are spoiled for choice. Our favorite choice? Pineapple stuffed with cauliflower rice, of course! Rice cooked with garlic, onion, red pepper, raisins, and cashews. All topped with soy sauce, turmeric, cumin, and lime juice, and garnished with onion. Demonstration in the short video to follow!