Whole30 Flavorful Rice and Vegetable Mix

Elevate your clean-eating game with this vibrant Whole30 Flavorful Rice and Vegetable Mix, a wholesome and satisfying dish that's bursting with color and bold spices. This grain-free, cauliflower-based "rice" is perfectly paired with a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and carrots, all seasoned with fragrant turmeric, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for a touch of heat. Finished with a zesty squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal side dish or light main course for busy weeknights. Packed with nourishing ingredients and big on flavor, this Whole30-compliant recipe is perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, gluten-free, and low-carb meal option!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 large, peeled and grated carrot
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 medium, juiced lemon

Directions

Step 1

Break the cauliflower into florets and use a grater or food processor to rice it into small, rice-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and grated carrot, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the zucchini and garlic to the skillet, and cook for another 2 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 6

Stir in the riced cauliflower and mix well with the other vegetables.

Step 7

Season with ground turmeric, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender, but not mushy.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and fresh lemon juice.

Step 10

Serve hot as a flavorful side dish or a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1056.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	587.2

Total Fat 31.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3787.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 15.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.2mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 2628.1mg	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: 44.5%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 45.5%