Cauliflower Rice

A couple of people have asked me lately how to get more veggies into their meals.  Here is one of my favorite things to do with veggies.

Confetti Cauliflower Rice

Most people have heard of cauliflower rice.  You take a head of cauliflower, chop it up, throw the florets in a food processer, and viola!  You have a rice-like substance made from a veg.  You can use it in place of rice in many dishes.

But to use it as a side dish, spice it up by adding the following:

*Bell peppers - red, green, yellow, orange (you will need the equivalent of one bell pepper).

*Celery - two or three stalks

*Onion (I use about a 1/2 an onion)

*Broccoli (optional...but I like it)  As much as you want to add.

*Garlic - one or two cloves

Use any or all of these.  Season with salt and pepper, or lemon pepper, to taste.  Use sodium-free chicken or veggie broth when cooking - or use a bit of chicken or beef bouillon and a couple tablespoons of water.

How to prepare it:

• In a food processor, chop cauliflower until it looks like rice.  Remove and set aside.
• Now use the food processor to chop all the remaining veggies.
• Heat olive oil in a pan and add all the veggies and spices.  Cook covered over medium heat until veggies begin to "weep".  This is when I will add the bouillon. 
• When is it done?  Personally, I just stick my fork in, get a bite and see if it tastes "done".

It's low carb, low cal, and it's delish!