Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice: Easy & Flavorful Comfort Dish
A delicious and easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice that makes for a flavorful comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cauliflower or pulse it in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir well.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Cauliflower rice can be served with various proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg