Roasted Cauliflower "Rice"

Cauliflower is pulsed until it is the size of rice and roasted until golden brown in this quick and easy recipe for a grain-free side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 47 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 2 heads cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil
• 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

Fill a food processor 1/4 of the way with cauliflower pieces. Pulse 8 to 12 times until cauliflower is the size of rice grains. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining cauliflower pieces.

Step 3

Spread 2 1/2 cups of the rice in an even layer on each lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Roast rice until golden, about 16 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and spread out again. Return to oven and roast for 6 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and spread out again. Continue roasting until browned, about 5 minutes more.

Step 5

Season each sheet of roasted rice with 1/4 teaspoon salt and place in a large container.

Step 6

Drizzle avocado oil over cauliflower "rice"; toss until well-distributed.