Low Carb Rice with Almonds

Transform your weeknight meals with this flavorful and nutritious Low Carb Rice with Almonds, a lighter alternative to traditional rice dishes. This recipe swaps carb-heavy rice for finely pulsed cauliflower, creating a low-calorie, gluten-free base that's brimming with texture and taste. Perfectly toasted almonds add a delightful crunch, while garlic and parsley infuse aromatic, fresh flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy skillet recipe combines wholesome ingredients like olive oil and fresh cauliflower to create a versatile side dish that complements grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or your favorite vegetarian mains. Healthy, satisfying, and packed with flavor, this cauliflower rice recipe is the perfect addition to your low-carb repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head (about 600g) Fresh cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the cauliflower by removing the leaves and stem. Cut it into florets.

Step 2

Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they resemble the texture of rice. Be careful not to over-process.

Step 3

Finely chop the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and toast them for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside.

Step 6

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic.

Step 7

Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.

Step 8

Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 9

Cook the cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's tender and slightly golden.

Step 10

Chop the fresh parsley finely.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the toasted almonds and chopped parsley.

Step 12

Serve the cauliflower rice hot as a low-carb side dish or as a base for your favorite proteins.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(713.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	800.4

Total Fat 63.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1366.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 25.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360.3mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2410.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.7%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 21.4%