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Cauliflower “rice” is simply made from cauliflower florets that have been ground into fine, rice- like crumbs in a food processor. It provides a lighter grain-free base to rice pilaf style dishes and is loaded with antioxidant nutrition. This recipe gets its golden color from curry powder, which contains the anti-inflammatory spice, turmeric.

Prep: 10 minsCook: 10 minsTotal: 20 mins
Servings: 4 1x

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw slivered almonds
  • 4 cups chopped cauliflower (or 4 cups riced raw cauliflower)
  • ¼ cup ghee, avocado oil, or coconut oil (we recommend Pure Indian Foods 100% Grass-fed Ghee)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon curry powder (we recommend Pure Indian Foods)
  • ¾1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • ½ cup currants
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds out on a sheet pan and place in the oven until toasted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. Place cauliflower in the bowl of food processor affixed with an S-blade. Pulse a few times until it’s coarsely chopped and resembles the texture of rice. Set aside.
  3. Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add garlic, cauliflower, curry powder, and salt and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in almonds, currants, and cilantro.

Notes

Cook’s notes: Use orange cauliflower in this recipe, if available, to add additional color and carotenoids. If you don’t have a food processor, use the medium to large holes on a box grater to coarsely grate. Raisins can be substituted for currants, if desired.

AIP adaptation: Use coconut oil instead of ghee. Omit curry powder because it contains some spices derived from nightshades. Season with lemon or lime juice to taste.
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Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (made with ghee)
  • Calories: 301
  • Fat: 20 g
  • (Sat Fat: 8 g)
  • Sodium: 360 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • (Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 8 g)
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 7 mg

Dietary

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