Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram What do you do to get past the January blues? Sometimes January feels like all the fun is over and I’m just left with a mountain sized to do list and a feeling like I should be on a diet, when really I don’t want to be and I’m still eating leftover cookies for breakfast dessert. (Come on, I can’t be the only one who has breakfast dessert?) Cauliflower rice is basically just cauliflower that is chopped up really tiny and then sautéed in some butter or oil. Don’t get mad at me when you make this and realize it tastes like cauliflower! I’m not going to mislead you. But I promise, cauliflower rice is really quite delicious. My kids are used to it by now and will eat it with the same enthusiasm that they eat rice. Want to switch up the seasonings? Try one of my internationally inspired variations, like Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Rice or Spanish Cauliflower Rice! Or just consider them a starting point for experimenting with the flavors you like best. This Asian Cauliflower Rice Recipe uses sweet chili sauce and pairs perfectly with any kind of Asian protein or curry. I’m partial to serving it with this Asian Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Glaze. Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice is bright yellow from the turmeric. I love all the spices in this one. It goes great with Chicken Tikka Masala! Cauliflower Rice Skillet with Zucchini and Kielbasa is a stand alone dish that has kielbasa sausage and zucchini. It’s so delicious! Spanish Cauliflower Rice (To Eat with Mexican Food) is a perfect side for Aunt Shirley’s Creamy Enchiladas, these Traditional Tejano Pinto Beans, or my favorite, my brother-in-law’s grandmother’s recipe for Traditional Tejano Carne Guisada. It’s even better when there is some sort of sauce or glaze that will end up soaking into your cauliflower rice, mmm. Here are some of my favorite recipes to make with cauliflower rice: Slow Cooker Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce Easy Fall-Apart Pot Roast with Carrots (Slow Cooker) Honey Balsamic Slow Cooker Pork Ribs Asian Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Glaze (Slow Cooker) 30 Minute Korean Beef Recipe Slow Cooker Beef Curry Grilled Chicken with Spicy Honey Bacon Glaze Pan Seared Chicken and Broccolini in Creamy Mustard Sauce (I just hit publish on this post and re-read it for typos. I’m leaving the “grocery store strip” because I mean come on, how exciting would THAT be??)
Other kinds of rice to try!
Better Than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice » this recipe brings the ZIP that you’re gonna love Coconut Jasmine Rice with Cilantro » coconut milk? yes, please! How to cook Brown Rice in Instant Pot » healthy, easy, and so much faster in the instant pot Asian Cauliflower “Rice” » an Asian twist on the cauliflower rice recipe
