Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Recipe – Super nourishing and easy to whip up. Low-carb, keto, paleo, and gluten-free, this parmesan cauliflower rice skillet is done in only 20 minutes and can be served by itself, as a quick lunch, or as a side dish. If you are trying to eat low carb, this simple cauliflower rice recipe is the perfect base for your lunches and dinners. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet
- 1 cauliflower, grated
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 oz fresh Parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (+ zest, if you like)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- Fresh parsley, chopped
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Directions
1. To make the parmesan cauliflower rice: In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Fry the garlic and onion for 1 minute until fragrant — be careful not to burn.
2. Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and stir to mix everything together well and coat in melted butter. Cook, stirring regularly for 1 minute.
3. Stir in the 2 tablespoons vegetable stock, about half the parsley, and lemon zest (if using). Cook for one minute to reduce juices then add the lemon juice and parmesan cheese.
4. Adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the remaining parsley. Serve the Parmesan Cauliflower Rice with fresh cracked black pepper, red chili pepper flakes, and more parmesan. Enjoy!
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Can we use pre-made cauliflower rice?
The cauliflower rice recipe is quick and easy to make. Of course, you can buy pre-made cauliflower rice at the store. It is usually sold in steamable or microwavable bags. Frozen cauliflower rice is also an option, but make sure to thaw it in a colander before use, otherwise, it will render a lot of water.
How To Make Cauliflower Rice
If you prefer making your own cauliflower rice, it is quick and simple to make. You can use two methods to make it:
- Make cauliflower rice using a food processor: it is the quickest method. For making cauliflower rice using a food processor, remove the leaves and cut the head of cauliflower into large chunks, and toss them into the bowl of your favorite food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower is processed into tiny bits.
- Use a hand grater to make cauliflower rice: simple, fewer utensils to clean up, and still pretty quick. Use a box grater and grate cauliflower florets along the side with the larger holes.
You can check this post on how to make broccoli rice because it is very similar.
How and how long to keep the cauliflower rice leftovers?
This cauliflower rice recipe keeps for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
More cauliflower recipes you might like
- Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet
- 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
- Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet
- Loaded Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
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Joanne
2024-01-16 15:48:54
One of our family's favorites!!! I buy a bag of frozen riced cauliflower (and cook it in the bag per the bag's instructions) and then go on with the recipe as written. We love it and it comes together so quickly!
Neva
2023-03-26 12:27:43
Can frozen rice be substituted in this recipe?
Connie
2022-03-24 14:47:32
I have made this many times as a side dish and is wonderful. Added diced chicken to make it more of a meal.
Gail
2022-02-15 08:36:20
OMG!!! This recipe was so good !! To those who didn’t like it .. blaaa to you LOL .. to each his own i guess, but when your eating keto, recipes like this take it to the next level .. obviously i LOVE it!!!
Cathy
2021-06-09 11:52:00
This is one of my favorite recipes! Making it again tonight!
Alexanne
2021-06-03 20:13:08
This recipe was horrible! I added so much to try to make it taste like something to no avail: more salt, pepper, spices, mozzarella.... I’m going to use the metric ton of leftovers to make baked patties.
Beth
2021-05-18 14:56:03
I would love to try this recipe, I just bought a bag of fresh cauliflower rice at store. How many cups of cauliflower do you think this recipe requires?
deborah reichle
2021-05-15 19:39:07
it looks great but what do you mean by 2 cauliflower?
