I’ve stated before that one of the hardest things for me to kick when going Paleo, is the rice. Searching the internet, I stumbled across something fairly interesting: Paleo Rice. At first, I was skeptical. It calls for using pulverized cauliflower to mimic the consistency and texture of rice. Sound weird? Ya, I thought so too as well. So tonight, I hit the grocery store, picked up some cauliflower and decided to give it a whirl. The results were pretty awesome and although it’s not quite rice, it is delicious.
Paleo Rice
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| Serves | 4-6 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 20 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower (large, washed)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil ((or coconut oil))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Directions
| Step 1 |
Clean and trim the leafs from the cauliflower head so that all that remains is the florets. |  |
| Step 2 | Cut cauliflower into manageable pieces and place in food processor. | |
| Step 3 | Pulse processor until cauliflower takes on the shape and form of rice. Pulse further to achieve more of a couscous texture. | |
| Step 4 | In a dry pot over medium heat, add cauliflower, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. |
Note
This experiment turned out pretty good, but I’m thinking, if you were to add say a shallot, some minced garlic, some fresh parsley or a chiffonade of basil, we may be on to something really special here. I served my Paleo Rice along side a delicious oven roasted salmon filet.