Name: Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 head); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic , minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup asted sliced almonds; ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, cilantro and/or basil; 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Side dish, vegetable

Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

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Overview

For a change of pace, and a new way to enjoy your veggies, swap your brown rice with this finely chopped cauliflower "rice."

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Nutritional Information

Makes: 6 Servings

Serving Size: 2/3 cup

Calories	114
Carbohydrates	7g
Fat	9g
Saturated Fat	1g
Mono Fat	7g
Protein	3g
Cholesterol	0mg
Dietary Fiber	3g
Potassium	361mg
Sodium	227mg

Ingredients

6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 head)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic , minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup asted sliced almonds

¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, cilantro and/or basil

2 teaspoons lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1
Pulse cauliflower florets 2 cups at a time in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower rice, sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds, herbs and lemon zest.