Gluten Free Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is one of those side dishes that genuinely earns its place on the table — light, garlicky, and satisfying in a way that makes you forget you're eating a vegetable. Pulsing the florets in a food processor breaks them down into tender little grains that soak up flavor beautifully, and cooking them in coconut oil over medium-high heat gives the edges a subtle golden color that plain steamed cauliflower never achieves. The garlic goes in first, blooming in the hot oil until fragrant, which means every grain picks up that savory depth as it cooks. A finishing squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the dish from feeling heavy. For anyone navigating a gluten-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or specialty products — just whole, simple ingredients you likely already have. It pairs effortlessly with grilled proteins, stir-fries, or anything saucy that needs something to soak it up. Fresh parsley scattered over the top is optional, but it adds a pop of color that makes the whole bowl look genuinely restaurant-worthy.
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4 servings
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Working in two batches, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor 8–10 times until broken down into pieces roughly the size of rice grains — uneven is fine, but avoid over-processing into a paste. Alternatively, grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 30–45 seconds — watch closely, as it can brown quickly.
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