Cauliflower rice
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4-6
Cauliflower rice is a real find for those who follow a healthy diet. Similar in appearance to rice or couscous, this vegetable side dish is much healthier, containing fewer calories, carbohydrates, and sugars, and more fiber. It pairs perfectly with meat dishes, and is delicious on its own when mixed with greens and toasted almonds. Moreover, cauliflower rice is a great way to introduce this healthy vegetable into the diet of children, who, to put it mildly, aren't fond of it. Mix it half and half with regular cooked rice and serve as a side dish. Picky little ones are unlikely to notice that not all the rice on their plate is real.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 2 small heads of cauliflower, separated into florets, discarding the firm stems (about 8 cups of florets)
- 3 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower until it forms coarse crumbs the size of a grain of rice (see Note). You should get 6–7 cups of cauliflower rice.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the onion and cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the cauliflower, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir to coat the cauliflower completely with oil. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but still crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the cauliflower from the heat and stir in the green onions, parsley, and toasted almonds. Transfer to a large bowl and serve. Note.
To ensure the cauliflower is finely chopped, fill the food processor bowl no more than halfway with florets. Depending on the size of your bowl, you'll need to divide the cauliflower into approximately 5 portions.
Author of the recipe - Ayesha Curry - Canadian-American actress, celebrity chef, cookbook author, and television personality
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