Roasted Cauliflower "Rice"

Roasted Cauliflower "Rice"

Side Dish Vegetables Roasted Vegetables

Cauliflower rice is a great low-calorie dish to have in your arsenal especially if you are eating low-carb. Super low in carbs, yet such a satisfying dish you will forget it's made from a vegetable and not a grain. There are two reasons I opted for roasted riced cauliflower in place of sauteed: 1) more flavor and 2) better texture.

Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 59
Preparation time: 20m
Total cooking time: 47m

Ingredients:


  • cooking spray
  • 2 heads cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

Directions:


  • 1   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • 2   Fill a food processor 1/4 of the way with cauliflower pieces. Pulse 8 to 12 times until cauliflower is the size of rice grains. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining cauliflower pieces.
  • 3   Drizzle avocado oil over cauliflower "rice"; toss until well-distributed.
  • 4   Spread 2 1/2 cups of the rice in an even layer on each lined baking sheet.
  • 5   Roast rice until golden, about 16 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and spread out again. Return to oven and roast for 6 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and spread out again. Continue roasting until browned, about 5 minutes more.
  • 6   Season each sheet of roasted rice with 1/4 teaspoon salt and place in a large container.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 2.8g 4%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg  
Sodium 261mg 10%
Potassium 436mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 7.6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Protein 2.8g 6%
Sugars 3g  
Vitamin A 19IU  
Vitamin C 67mg  
Calcium 32mg  
Iron 1mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 1mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 22mg  
Folate 82mcg