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Cajun Cauliflower Rice

by Mike Hultquist · Mar 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment

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A recipe for cauliflower rice you're guaranteed to love, made with the Cajun holy trinity, jalapeno pepper, and plenty of spicy Cajun seasonings.

Cajun Cauliflower Rice served in a skillet

Cajun Cauliflower Rice Recipe

I am officially on the "cauliflower rice" train, my friends. Dude! Excitedly so, I might add.

I've seen cauliflower rice recipes around - on food blogs, in magazines - and they've never really excited me until now. I dunno. It all just sounded rather boring in concept, but Patty and I have been enjoying cauliflower more and more lately, so she suggested I give cauliflower rice another look.

So happy I did!

Cajun Cauliflower Rice in the pan.

First try and BOOM! I LOVE this stuff.

We've been working out more lately and I like to find ways to incorporate healthier foods into my everyday meals, and this one is definitely a new favorite. I've filed it under Mike's Favorites. See? No joke.

Cauliflower is Low Carb and Low Calorie

Cauliflower is naturally low carb and low calorie, and you can use it in place of rice in many dishes. It makes for an excellent side. You would think cauliflower might taste bland and boring, but not with this recipe.

We're going CAJUN, my friends! You'll never get a boring Cajun dish. Of course I had to do it my way, and Cajun was my first choice.

AND! This recipe is super easy to prepare. Let me show you how. Ready?

Cajun Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

  • Cauliflower. Washed, stems removed.
  • Olive Oil.
  • Green Bell Pepper. Chopped.
  • Jalapeno Pepper. Chopped.
  • Onion. Small, chopped.
  • Celery Stalk. Chopped.
  • Tomato. Chopped.
  • Garlic Cloves. Chopped.
  • Cajun Seasoning Blend.
  • Fresh Parsley. Chopped.
  • Fresh Lime Juice. For serving.

How to Make Cajun Cauliflower Rice - The Method

First! Rinse your cauliflower head and chop it into florets. Toss them into a food processor, like so.

Adding the Cauliflower to a Food Processor.

Pulse the florets several times until they break down into the consistency of small rice grains. You can chop them thicker if you'd like, but try not to over process them, or they can become a bit mushy.

Processed cauliflower in a Food Processor.

Next, heat a large pan to medium heat and add a bit of olive oil. Use just a bit of oil spray for even fewer calories.

Add your chopped onion, peppers and celery and cook them down a bit. This is the Cajun Holy Trinity - onion, celery and bell peppers. I added a jalapeno, too, for some extra heat and flavor.

Yeah!!

Cooking down the Cajun Holy Trinity with Jalapeno Peppers.

Next, toss in the garlic, tomato, a bit of parsley and Cajun seasoning blend and give it a good stir. Cook it all down about a minute or so.

I used my Homemade Cajun Seasoning blend here, though any of your favorite store bought blends will do.

Adding the Garlic and Tomatoes.

Finally, add the cauliflower rice and cook it all down about 5 minutes or so to your preferred level of doneness. It doesn't take very long. The cauliflower rice will absorb all those great flavors. Trust me! It's so good!

Stirring in the Riced Cauliflower.

When it's all done, stir in the rest of your parsley and a bit of fresh lime juice. BOOM! Seriously! I think you'll really dig this recipe. It will certainly get you in the spicy food buds, and who knows? It might just find its way into your regular recipe rotation.

It has mine! Let me know how it turns out for you. I hope you like it. Cheers!

Recipe Tips & Notes

  • When using a food processor, try not to over process the cauliflower florets, or they can become a bit mushy.
  • Any of your favorite store bought blends will do, but I used my Homemade Cajun Seasoning blend in this recipe.
  • Serve it as a side dish or as a bed for some of your favorite proteins, like grilled chicken or fish.

Storage & Leftovers

Storing your Cajun Cauliflower Rice in an airtight container in the fridge may allow to keep it for up to 3-4 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate your rice promptly and reheat properly.

Try Some Of My Other Popular Recipes

  • Red Beans and Rice
  • Kimchi Fried Rice
  • Charleston Red Rice
  • Mexican Rice
  • Spicy Chicken Fried Rice
Cajun Cauliflower Rice in the pan served and ready.

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Cajun Cauliflower Rice served in a big skillet
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Cajun Cauliflower Rice Recipe

A recipe for cauliflower rice you're guaranteed to love, made with the Cajun holy trinity, jalapeno pepper, and plenty of spicy Cajun seasonings.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower, low carb, rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower washed, stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 medium sized tomato chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • Fresh lime juice for serving

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them into a food processor. Pulse continuously until they are processed to about the size of small rice grains. Don’t overprocess, or it can become mushy.
  • Heat a large pan to medium heat. Add the olive oil, peppers, onion and celery. Cook them about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add the tomato, garlic, Cajun seasonings and half of the parsley. Cook about a minute or so.
  • Add the cauliflower rice and cook another 5 minutes or so, stirring often, until it reaches your preferred doneness.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining parsley, then squeeze in a bit of lime juice.

Notes

Serves 4
Heat Factor: Medium.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 70kcal   Carbohydrates: 8g   Protein: 1g   Fat: 3g   Sodium: 22mg   Potassium: 322mg   Fiber: 2g   Sugar: 3g   Vitamin A: 1480IU   Vitamin C: 50.7mg   Calcium: 32mg   Iron: 0.8mg
Cajun Cauliflower Rice served in a big skillet
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