Thursday, May 15, 2014

Cilantro And Lemon Zest Cauliflower Rice


Cauliflower rice !!!  Well , when I first heard about cauliflower rice, I was not sold by the fact that it is low in carbohydrates but it  was  curiosity  that made me try this recipe out. And guess what, it does resemble rice/ coucous .  I am glad that I am the curious type or I would have missed out this healthy and delicious cauliflower rice.  It is a nutritionally packed food which is high in fiber, folate, vitamin C, and water - yet low in fat and carbohydrates.  It can be prepared a variety of ways - stir fry chinese style, steamed, roasted, boiled, broiled, or eaten raw.  With the cilantro and lemon zest added to it, the cauliflower rice is truly delicious and I have the whole bowl all to myself.  It can be served with fish curry or as a fried rice with chopped bacons and egg for the children.  I will definitely be making this more often and cut down on the real rice.

it is easy to prepare and it does resemble coucous /rice
with the cilantro and lemon zest added to it,
it is delicious and flavorful :)


Cilantro And Lemon Zest Cauliflower Rice 

Ingredients (3 servings)
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • 3-4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 -1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions

1. Wash and dry a small head of cauliflower. Cut off the florets (you don't need much stem). Pulse in your food processor for about 30 seconds, until you get rice shaped pieces.

2. In a medium skillet add 3 teaspoons olive oil and heat on medium. Once heated add Cauliflower and cook for 3-5 minutes until hot (stir frequently).

3. Add chopped cilantro , remaining oil, and and lemon zest  over rice. Stir well.


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8 comments:

  1. This looks so good! this recipe came just in time as I'm trying to go on low carbo diet!

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    1. Grace...oh you must try it.. it is so good with the cilantro and lemon zest. thumbs up ! :)

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  2. Wah Elin ..u made it! Did u use organic or just the normal? Tq for trying.. now m convinced!

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    1. Zurin....organic. I don't trust the local with all the chemical sprayed on :p. You must try it...it is delicious....like coucous :)

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  3. I love cauliflowers and made this a couple of times just for myself...the man in the house just doesn't buy the story and try this.

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    1. Haha Angie....you are right, WB just wont buy the story but I love it! :)

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    1. Kathy....wow so geng ...:P seriously this is great and you must try it :)

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