Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower is having a major moment lately. While previously overlooked, this vegetable is actually quite a nutritional superstar. Don't be fooled by it's pale colour, cauliflower is rich contains more than 50% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C for adults, and provides much more fibre than rice would.

Cauliflower haas been popping up everywhere from pizza crusts to tacos, and while I am all for people incorporating more vegetables into their diet it seems sort of besides the point if you are just going to slather it in cheese. What I like about this recipe is that it actully does make the meal significantly lighter. It's a great substitution for those trying to watch their weight or who have diabetes.

It's minimal prep time also makes it a quick and easy alternative, so you can still get dinner on the table at a reasonable hour. Just chop the cauliflower into florets, pulse a few times on the food processor and you are on your way!

This is great as a side dish for dinner, or could be topped with some grilled veggies for a satisfying lunch. Either way it's a great low-carb alternative!

serves 4

1 medium head of cauliflower

juice of 1 lime

2 tsp olive oil

1/3 cup of cilantro, chopped

1. Cut the cauliflower into florets, discarding the stems.

2. Place half of the florets into a food processor and pulse until they form small pieces about the size of a grain of rice. Place in a bowl and repeat with remainign caulifower florets. Be careful not to over process here to avoid pureeing the caulifower.

3. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the cauliflower. Sautee for about 2 minutes stirring frequently, then cover the pot and allow to cook for about 5 minutes more.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro.