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    Home » Sides » Whole30 Cauliflower Rice Recipe

    Whole30 Cauliflower Rice Recipe

    Published: May 9, 2018 · Modified: Dec 27, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Replace rice with this veggie-packed Whole30 cauliflower rice side dish. It’s easy to make and prepared in 15 minutes. Packed with flavor and texture from mushrooms and herbs, this recipe combines with many meals to complete a healthy dinner!

    Heaping pile of cauliflower mushroom rice in a serving bowl.

    Why This Recipe Works

    My husband’s body suddenly does not like gluten or grains or much of anything aside from vegetables and meat, which has given us the chance to get creative with side dishes. Roasted Sweet Potatoes is a recent favorite (and oh-my-gosh, have you tried sweet potato hash browns?!), but one can only make the same side for so many consecutive nights.

    I am so in love with this Cauliflower Mushroom Rice that I likely will never return to the real deal. The flavors! The texture! The splash of freshness! The fact that it is grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and gluten-free, making it 100% Whole30 compliant! Eeeeek!

    I love the addition of cilantro, but I understand it is not a flavor that everyone loves. If this is YOU, fear not. Replace the cilantro with an equal amount of flat-leaf parsley and you’ll be in love. If my boys liked rice (can you believe they don’t like rice?), I’m convinced they would have no idea this side dish was comprised of 100% vegetables and herbs.

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Cauliflower – Purchase a head of cauliflower and use a food processor to rice or the refrigerated section at the local grocer sells rice cauliflower in pre-packaged bags.
    • Mushrooms – Such a simple addition but adds so much flavor.
    • Fresh cilantro – Substitute with Italian flat-leaf parsley, if desired.
    • Lime – Use freshly squeezed limes when possible.

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    Fresh herbs and mushrooms with riced cauliflower is flavorful and comes together quickly!

    How To Make Whole30 Cauliflower Rice

    Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower, mushrooms, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. 

    Mushrooms, garlic and cauliflower chopped and in a skillet.

    Step 2

    Remove from the heat, top with extra lime juice and serve immediately!

    FAQ About Cauliflower

    What cauliflower tastes like?

    Cauliflower is similar to broccoli however it has a denser, more compact head. It has been described as creamy, cabbage like taste and can be almost nutty in flavor. It is most common to buy the white kind but now we are beginning to see broccoflower, orange and purpleflower varieties as well.

    Is cauliflower rice good for you?

    Cauliflower rice is low in calories and carbs, making this a good alternative to regular rice. In addition, it offers many health benefits such as fighting inflammation, is rich with dietary fiber and a good food to eat while working to lose weight.

    How can you eat cauliflower?

    Cauliflower is wonderful eaten raw, it roasts up beautifully, is a great addition to soup and can be sautéed or steamed!

    Does cauliflower really taste like rice?

    Riced cauliflower doesn’t taste like rice; it takes on the flavor of whatever you add to it in sauce and spices.

    Bowl filled with cauliflower rice with a serving spoon stuck inside mixture.

    More Whole30 Recipes

    • Whole30 potato chips
    • Chicken Piccata
    • Classic Guacamole
    • Sweet Potato Buns
    • Sauteed Zoodles and Mushrooms
    • Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples
    • Roasted Veggies

    More Healthy Recipes

    • Sweet Potato Buns Recipe – Whole30 Approved!
    • Whole30 Cookies Recipe
    • Healthy Breakfast Pizza Recipe
    • Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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    Whole30 Cauliflower Rice Recipe

    Replace rice with this veggie-packed Whole30 cauliflower rice side dish. It is easy to make and done in 15 minutes.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 102kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 3 cups cauliflower finely chopped
    • 3 cups mushrooms finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (substitute with flat-leaf parsley, if desired)
    • 1 lime juiced
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower, mushrooms, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies have softened.
    • Remove from the heat, top with extra lime juice and serve immediately!

    Notes

    • Cauliflower – Purchase a head of cauliflower and use a food processor to rice or the refrigerated section at the local grocer sells rice cauliflower in pre-packaged bags.
    • Mushrooms – Such a simple addition but adds so much flavor.
    • Fresh cilantro – Substitute with Italian flat-leaf parsley, if desired.
    • Lime – Use freshly squeezed limes when possible.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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