Pesto Cauliflower Rice
Combine zesty pesto with cauliflower rice to create a healthy and delicious side dish that brings the taste of summer to your plate. Pair it with grilled chicken, pork, or fish for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Head Cauliflower Makes about 2 Cups of rice
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Pesto
Instructions
- To prepare cauliflower, wash it and remove all the green parts. Then, cut the cauliflower in half. Next, cut it into smaller sections that will fit into a food processor or a size that is easy to hold if you are using a box grater.
- To make cauliflower rice, you can use a grater attachment on a food processor or a box grater. Shred the cauliflower into small pieces that resemble the size of rice grains.
- In a large pan, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Make sure to set the burner to medium heat and not high.
- Sauté cauliflower rice in the pan for 5 mins with a ½ teaspoon of salt
- For the final touch, just add in two tablespoons of pesto and give it a good stir.
- Taste the rice and add more pesto if needed, then stir well.
- When adding more pesto, add one tablespoon at a time until you achieve the desired taste. For us, three tablespoons of pesto was just right.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This side dish is excellent with cedar plank salmon.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg