Turmeric Cauliflower Rice (Printable)

A vibrant, anti-inflammatory side featuring riced cauliflower with golden turmeric and aromatic seasonings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower (about 21 oz), cut into florets
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices & Seasoning

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
05 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - Pinch of red chili flakes, optional

→ Finish & Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until the texture resembles rice grains. Work in batches if needed.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in the ground turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
05 - Add the riced cauliflower and salt. Stir well to coat evenly with the spices and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
06 - Remove from heat. Squeeze over the lemon juice and toss with fresh cilantro or parsley.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tricks your brain into thinking healthy eating is actually indulgent with those golden spices coating every bite.
  • Ready in twenty minutes, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling impossible.
  • The turmeric gives you that anti-inflammatory boost your body is secretly asking for.
02 -
  • If you overcook the cauliflower even slightly, it releases moisture and turns sad and soggy, so set a timer and actually pay attention instead of scrolling your phone.
  • The turmeric needs those thirty seconds of heat with the other spices to lose its raw edge, otherwise it tastes like you're eating a supplement instead of dinner.
03 -
  • Don't skip toasting the spices in oil; it's the difference between a recipe that tastes flat and one that tastes intentional.
  • Squeeze your lemon juice fresh over the hot rice at the end—it wakes everything up in a way bottled juice never quite manages.
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