Low Carb Simple Cauliflower Rice

Transform your weeknight meals with this Low Carb Simple Cauliflower Rice—a quick, healthy, and versatile alternative to traditional rice that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Made with freshly grated cauliflower, sautéed garlic, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for anyone following a keto, paleo, or gluten-free diet, this low-carb recipe is a great base for stir-fries, curries, or as a standalone side. With only a handful of wholesome ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and seasonings, this light and fluffy cauliflower rice is an easy way to pack in nutrients while keeping carbs in check. Ideal for meal prepping or adding variety to your dinner spread, it’s a delicious and healthy go-to for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower head
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower and cut it into large florets.

Step 2

Using a box grater or food processor, grate the cauliflower florets into rice-sized pieces.

Step 3

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the grated cauliflower to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic and oil.

Step 7

Season the cauliflower rice with salt and black pepper.

Step 8

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.

Step 9

Finely chop the fresh parsley leaves.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Transfer the cauliflower rice to a serving bowl and serve hot as a side dish or a low-carb base for your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(885.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	475.1

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1270.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 17.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.3mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1774.7mg	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: 52.3%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 34.2%