Easy Cauliflower Rice

Easy Cauliflower Rice

Yep. Cauliflower "rice" is perhaps the easiest paleo-friendly grain substitute there is!

It is tasty and light, with a consistency somewhat like couscous. It soaks up sauces well and is a perfect low-carb, grain free substitute for rice, polenta, or potatoes.

Ingredients

All you need is a head of cauliflower and two tablespoons of coconut oil.

Instructions

• ​Cut the cauliflower into florets and chop them in a food processor till fine (if you don't have a food processor, you can do this by hand with a cheese grater).

• Melt the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped cauliflower and stir for 3 minutes. Then add two tablespoons of water, cover, and turn the heat down. Allow it to steam for another 5 minutes, then uncover and serve. 

Voila!
Seriously, it's that easy. Use it with all of your favorite meals in the place of rice, couscous, quinoa, or polenta.
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The Benefits of Cauliflower

One cup of cooked cauliflower has only 5 grams of carbohydrates and contains:

- 73% of your daily recommended vitamin C (!)
- 19% of your daily recommended  vitamin K
- 14% of your daily recommended folate
- 13% of your daily recommended vitamin B5
- 12% of your daily recommended vitamin B6
- 11% of your daily recommended choline, and
- 11% of your daily recommended fiber.

So cook up... and enjoy!