Recipe

8-Minute Cauliflower Rice

By Paige Marie Rodgers at American University

At first, I was skeptical. I have heard of cauliflower mashed potatoes and cauliflower steak… but rice? How can cauliflower make rice? And if it can make rice, will it be good? Have I been living without cauliflower rice my entire life? So many questions! All of which have the same answer: Yes.

Cauliflower Rice

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • Basil
  • Salt

Photo by Paige Marie Rodgers

Step 1

Grate cauliflower.

#SpoonTip: Grate the floret on a cheese grater. Choose the thickness for your rice.

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Step 2

Microwave for 3 minutes. Season with dried basil and sea salt.

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Step 3

Enjoy!

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