Golden Cauliflower Rice with Garden Vegetables

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The next time you need a vegan dish, or a veggie side, try this tasty combination of frozen riced cauliflower, a medley of veggies, and a variety of spices. It contains lots of antioxidants, and not too many carbs! It works as a vegan main dish with the addition of a salad and some naan. It also works as a sub for rice with almost any type of meat. Bonus: Lefties are great, too!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup julienned carrots

  • ½ cup French-cut green beans

  • ½ cup diced fresh mushrooms

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

  • 1 pound frozen riced cauliflower

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika

  • teaspoon curry powder, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds (Optional)

  • 1 pinch chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and saute for about 1 minute. Add carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Stir riced cauliflower, garlic, turmeric, paprika, curry powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until vegetables reach desired texture, about 5 minutes.

  3. Serve warm garnished with almonds and parsley.

Cook's Notes:

You can use frozen French-cut green beans instead of fresh.

I purposely used a scant amount of curry powder, due to family tastes. Leave it out completely, or add more if you love the flavor.

The veggies will release some liquid as they cook, but if the skillet looks dry, add about 1 tablespoon water. Be sure to continue cooking until all the liquid has evaporated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90 Calories
6g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.