There are several replacements for rice and cauliflower is among the most popular. This keto cauliflower white rice is drop-dead simple to make!
WHAT IS KETO CAULIFLOWER WHITE RICE?
Cauliflower rice is a wonderfully light and low carb replacement for any dish that calls for white rice.
This cauliflower rice recipe is easy, quick, and will produce an excellent side dish for almost any meal in no time!
CAULIFLOWER WHITE RICE INGREDIENTS
Before you try to make this cauliflower rice recipe, make sure you have the following ingredients on hand first.
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 4 tbsp butter
- pink Himalayan salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
After you have all of this, you’re set and ready to go!
HOW TO MAKE KETO CAULIFLOWER WHITE RICE
- Cut the florets from the cauliflower
- Using a food processor, process the florets until they are well processed and a rice-like consistency
- Place cauliflower and butter into a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook the cauliflower until it is well heated through
- Toss with salt and pepper to taste
- Remove from heat and serve!
IN-DEPTH DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING CAULIFLOWER RICE
The directions provided for this recipe should be enough to make a delicious white rice from cauliflower.
However, if you’d like much more in-depth instructions, make sure to take a few minutes and check out our “how-to” article on how to make cauliflower rice.
The article includes step-by-step instructions along with process photos of each step along the way.
TIPS FOR COOKING CAULIFLOWER RICE
Here are few tips for cooking cauliflower rice to help you out.
- Don’t cover your pan when cooking; instead, let the rice cook “in the open” so extra moisture can evaporate
- If you need to cook your rice faster, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave with a paper towel overtop for 4 – 5 minutes
- Make sure to only add your salt and pepper after cooking, not during the process
REHEATING CAULIFLOWER RICE
Reheating cauliflower rice is very easy! All you need to do is pop the rice in the microwave and heat in 30-second increments until the desired temperature is reached.
Easy and done!
WHAT TO EAT WITH KETO CAULIFLOWER RICE
Low carb cauliflower rice, like regular white rice, is a very versatile side that can easily go with a number of different main courses.
Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started.
- Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
- Keto Chipotle Grilled Chicken
- Low-Carb Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
- Keto Jerk Chicken Thighs
For more ideas, you can check out our recipe index or all of our main course recipes.
TOOLS USED TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER WHITE RICE
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- Food Processor – For this recipe, a food processor can make your work so much easier. Furthermore, a food processor is an integral component of any kitchen. It can turn any number of kitchen tasks into easy work. If you don’t have one in your kitchen yet, the time is now!
Keto Cauliflower White Rice
There are several replacements for rice and cauliflower is among the most popular. This keto cauliflower white rice is drop-dead simple to make!
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 4 tbsp butter
- pink Himalayan salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the florets from the cauliflower
- Using a food processor, process the florets until they are well processed and a rice-like consistency
- Place cauliflower and butter into a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook the cauliflower until it is well heated through
- Toss with salt and pepper to taste
- Remove from heat and serve!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 3 Serving Size 1/3 cupAmount Per Serving Calories 181Total Fat 16gCarbohydrates 3gProtein 4g
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from an online food databse. All carbohydrate counts are calculated as net carbs instead of total. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.