16 Published Aug 09, 2017, Updated Aug 16, 2024 Luckily it’s become so popular most grocery stores carry it pre-chopped in bags now. All my go-to spots (Kroger, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Target) have the bags, either in the produce section, the freezer section or both! Gone are the days of breaking apart whole heads of cauliflower and processing it yourself… unless of course you’re up for it because it is pretty easy (and much cheaper). Here’s my guide for how to make cauliflower rice! If I’m feeling ambitious I’ll make my own cauli rice, but I like having a bag of the frozen cauliflower rice in the freezer at all times.
Why I Love Cauliflower Rice
Nothing against white or brown rice, but it’s not something I use often anymore because cauliflower rice is readily available and so awesome. Here’s why:
It’s a cruciferous vegetable which means it’s part of the cabbage family. Cruciferous veggies are low-calorie, and rich in folate, vitamins C, E, and K, and fiber. Low in calories and carbs – 1 cup of cooked brown rice has about 216 calories and 46 grams of carbs whereas 1 cup of cauliflower rice has 25 calories and 5 grams of carbs. So cauliflower rice won’t spike your blood sugar/insulin levels the way regular rice or brown rice does.
How to Use Cauliflower Rice
Now that you know why cauliflower rice is so great and how to make it, let’s get cooking, shall we? I have 11 delicious ways to use cauliflower rice – from pizza to smoothies to bowls and bakes. I scoured the web to find the best of the best so you don’t have to spend hours on Pinterest searching for cauliflower rice goodness. They’re all right here. Enjoy! Are you a cauliflower rice fan? If so, what’s your favorite way to use it?
