Vegan cauliflower rice with asparagus is a delicious, quick and easy side dish that is low in calories and carbs. A simple and healthy side dish that can be made in just 15 minutes.
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Have carbs been calling….again? Vegan cauli-rice with asparagus is the perfect answer. Your brain will think it’s a carb fest indulgence, while this dish is actually low on the glycemic index so your waistline and sugar levels will thank you.
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15-minutes for a delicious, satisfying side dish that counts as a veggie too? Actually, it’s a familycuisine.net it’s all veggies, but you’d never know it! Oh yeah, count me in!!
Cauliflower rice recipes are a dime a dozen, so what makes this one so special?
- 15-minutes start to finish.
- The ginger, garlic, scallions add so much flavor….which is important since cauli-rice is kinda bland on its own.
- One pan, easy clean up
- Simple ingredients you probably already have.
- Vegan Cauliflower Rice is a loaded with plant-based, grain-free nutrition.
- EASY….super easy to make.
- It will work with any veggies you have on hand, or know your family will enjoy. I’ve used frozen peas when I didn’t have any fresh vegetables and it was DEE-lish!
- Low in calories, low in carbs and low on the glycemic index so it won’t spike your blood sugar.
- Excellent side dish that feels “starchy” and “carb-y” but really is another veggie. YAY!
- Everyone will LOVE it…you’ll be a super star 🙂
How to make rice from cauliflower
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It’s really easy to turn fresh cauliflower into rice. I use my food processor because it’s super quick. You can also use a box grater. Either way, you’ll want to halve the cauliflower and then cut into chunks. You can rice the core too…so use it all, nothing will go to waste! Pulse in the food processor until it turns into small pieces, the size of rice. Make sure to use the “pulse” function so it doesn’t totally disintegrate.
If you’re looking to save time, you can find already riced cauliflower in the fresh and frozen section of most grocery stores.
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Quick and Easy Cauli-rice with asparagus
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the asparagus for 2 minutes.
- Add in the ginger, scallions and crushed pepper. Cook and stir for another 1-2 minutes, bringing out the flavors. The smell will be divine!
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the riced cauliflower, toasted sesame oil and tamari and mix until heated through. If you’re using frozen cauli-rice, it may take a couple extra minutes for the water to evaporate.
- Mix in the parsley and sesame seeds.
- Turn off heat and let fresh herbs wilt.
Debra’s Pro Tips
- This dish comes together quickly. Prep all the veggies and have all your ingredients next to the stove before you begin to cook.
- Sub out the asparagus for whatever veggies YOU like, or you HAVE on hand. Frozen veggies work well too.
- SAVE TIME: Buy already “riced” cauliflower (fresh or frozen) from your local grocery or big box store.
- SAVE MONEY: Use a box grater or food processor to rice your own cauliflower.
- Leftovers can be heated flat on a baking tray until crisp.
- Use riced broccoli instead of cauliflower for a totally green dish.
- Cauliflower is a blank flavor canvas to work with…the ginger and crushed red pepper add a nice kick….turn up the heat and add a bit more to your taste preference.
More Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Rice Recipes
- Mexican Sheet Pan Cauli-rice
- Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
- Basic Cauliflower Rice Recipe
