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    Easy Skillet Cauliflower Rice

    Published: Jul 11, 2021 · Modified: Sep 13, 2022 by Katelyn | With Sweet Honey · This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

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    Easy skillet cauliflower rice recipe is made with flavorful ingredients like garlic, shallots, and sesame oil. I love to use it as a Whole30 substitute for regular rice in protein bowls, side dishes and more. It is also gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and SCD friendly!

    cauliflower rice in a cast iron skillet with a spatula

    Cauliflower rice can be as simple to make as regular rice. It takes one skillet, a handful of ingredients and you’ll be on your way to a tasty and healthy rice alternative. 

    Looking for ways to use your cauliflower rice? Check out our recipe for Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp! We love to add protein like this spicy shrimp on top of the skillet cauliflower rice for a healthy easy dinner.

    Easy Skillet Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

    • Medium cauliflower head
    • Olive oil or ghee 
    • Shallot
    • Garlic cloves
    • Sesame oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • Water
    cauliflower cut into florets on a cutting board with a knife

    How To Make Skillet Cauliflower Rice

    Start by making the cauliflower rice. Wash the cauliflower head and then remove the cauliflower florets from the stem. Cut into bite-sized florets. Then place the cauliflower florets into a food processor. Pulse until the florets are broken down into rice-like pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. If there are larger pieces that still remain, add those back to the food processor and pulse again.

    cauliflower florets in a food processor
    cauliflower blended into rice in a food processor

    Cook the cauliflower rice. To make the basic cauliflower rice recipe, heat the olive oil or ghee in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until onions are softened (about 2-3 minutes). Then add the cauliflower rice, sesame oil, salt, pepper and water. Sauté on medium-high until the water is absorbed and the cauliflower rice becomes tender (about 5 minutes). Stirring frequently. 

    cauliflower rice in a cast iron skillet with a hand holding a spatula

    Serve the cauliflower rice with spicy honey garlic shrimp or your favorite stir-fry.

    How To Store Cauliflower Rice

    Store cooked cauliflower rice in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can freeze the rice for up to 2 months. I suggest using a freezer safe bag and letting all the air out before storing it flat in the freezer.

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    cauliflower rice in a cast iron skillet with a spatula

    Easy Skillet Cauliflower Rice

    This Easy Skillet Cauliflower Rice recipe is one of my most used cauliflower rice recipes because it goes well with a variety of main dishes and is easy to make. It’s made with flavorful ingredients like garlic, shallots, and sesame oil.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: basic cauliflower rice, cauliflower rice, how to make cauliflower rice
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Katelyn | With Sweet Honey

    Ingredients

    • 1 head of cauliflower
    • 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
    • 1 shallot chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • ¼ cup water

    Instructions

    • Make the Cauliflower Rice: Start by washing the cauliflower head and then remove the cauliflower florets from the stem. Cut into bite-sized florets. Then place the cauliflower florets into a food processor. Pulse until the florets are broken down into rice-like pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. If there are larger pieces that still remain, add those back to the food processor and pulse again.
    • Cook the Cauliflower Rice: To make the basic cauliflower rice recipe, heat the olive oil or ghee in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until onions are softened (about 2-3 minutes). Then add the cauliflower rice, sesame oil, salt, pepper and water. Sauté on medium-high until the water is absorbed and the cauliflower rice becomes tender (about 5 minutes). Stirring frequently.
    • Serve: Serve the cauliflower rice with spicy shrimp or your favorite stir-fry.
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