Roasted Cauliflower "Rice"

Cauliflower rice is a great low-calorie dish to have in your arsenal especially if you are eating low-carb. Super low in carbs, yet such a satisfying dish you will forget it's made from a vegetable and not a grain. There are two reasons I opted for roasted riced cauliflower in place of sauteed: 1) more flavor and 2) better texture.

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

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 heads cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil

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

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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 6

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