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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Coconut Cauliflower Rice

    Published: Apr 5, 2019 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jun 7, 2019 · 599 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    Photo of Coconut Cauliflower Rice in a rustic bowl garnished with Thai Basil, limes, and coconut sitting on a blue background.

    I think you are going to go nuts for this Coconut Cauliflower Rice! What's not to love about a bowl full of creamy, garlicky goodness, with just the right amount of kick? One bite and you will realize that it is just as good as the “real thing”!

    Overhead photo of Coconut Cauli-Rice that is sitting on a white napkin with two spoons crossed over next to it and fresh cut limes.
    Creamy, dreamy Coconut Cauliflower Rice!

    Coconut Cauliflower Rice Backstory

    When I first heard someone talk about riced vegetables, I will admit I was a bit skeptical.

    As a girl (err…women) who loves her carbs, it didn't seem possible that produce could stand in for rice.

    I understood the concept, in theory. It just seemed like the kind of thing you were going to make once and then apologize to the family that they had to endure it and promptly promise to never make it again.

    It was several years back when I first tried it, and I will be the first to admit that my initial reaction was completely off base.

    Cauli-Rice is AMAZING!

    Unlike when you try to pretend that a veggie burger is a "real" burger when I eat riced cauliflower, I sometimes forget that it isn't the "real thing".

    Especially if it is well seasoned, like this Coconut Cauliflower Rice.

    Guys….this creamy dish is so easy to make and nothing short of a dream. I paired it with a Curry Chicken Satay (recipe coming soon), and it was one of the best meals I've had in a while.

    I had my son take it to my husband for lunch while he was working, and he was so blown away by how good it all was! After he ate he came over to the house and wanted to make sure it wasn't one of those things that I did playing in the kitchen that I could never reproduce again.

    Needless to say, he was relieved to know that both recipes were for the website and had, in fact, been written down.

    This yummy side takes less than 30 minutes to make! You definitely don't want to miss this dish.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I just make cauliflower rice rather than buy it!

    Absolutely! To Make It:
    1. Cut cauliflower into florets. Place in a food process and pulse until it resembles rice. (Don’t process too much or you will have mashed cauliflower.)
    2. You can also grate the cauliflower with a hand grater or buy prepared cauliflower rice.

    How long can this be stored in the refrigerator?

    This should last in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

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    Close up overhead photo of Coconut Cauliflower Rice in a rustic white bowl with coconut on top and vine ripe cherry tomatoes sitting next to it.

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    Coconut Cauliflower Rice

    Overhead photo of Coconut Cauliflower Rice in a rustic white bowl garnished with Thai Basil, coconuts, and limes, sitting on a white napkin that rests on a blue table.
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    Coconut Cauliflower Rice

    I think you are going to go nuts for this Coconut Cauliflower Rice! What's not to love about a bowl full of creamy, garlicky goodness, with just the right amount of kick. One bite and you will realize that it is just as good as the “real thing”!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Thai
    Keyword: creamy
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 24 ounces riced cauliflower
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 14 ounces canned coconut milk
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1- ounce unsweetened coconut flakes toasted (for garnish)
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    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes.
      Photo of garlic being added to a skillet of cauli-rice that sits on a blue background.
    • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
    • Stir in coconut milk, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
      Photo of coconut milk and seasonings being added to a skillet of cauliflower rice that is sitting on a hotplate against a blue background.
    • Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
      Photo of cooked caulfilower rice in a skillet.
    • Uncover. Toss with lime juice and garnish with coconut flakes.
      Photo of lime juice being poured into a skilled of cooked cauliflower rice sitting on a blue background.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 57.4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    Other Great Recipes to Try:

    • Mediterranean Cauli-Rice
    • Roasted Riced Cauliflower with Garlic and Lemon

    Filed Under:

    Gluten Free RecipesKeto and Low Carb RecipesSide Dish Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. leslie gerson

      October 08, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      can I use light coconut milk?

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        October 08, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        Yes - that will work just fine!

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