Gluten-Free, Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
This Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Pilaf is easy to prepare, free of many food allergens, and great for special diets - a versatile side that has endless possibilities.
Servings 4
Calories 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pounds cauliflower florets
- ¼ pound bacon about 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 2 ounces onion finely chopped, about ½ of a small onion
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into small chunks and grate them in a food processor or by hand.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy and remove from the pan, leaving the fat in the pan. While waiting on the bacon, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add the almonds and onion to the pan and saute until the onion is almost translucent. Add the garlic and cook with the onions and almonds for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower and cook until softened. Remove from heat.
- Stir the salt and pepper into the cauliflower pilaf and taste. Adjust seasoning. Crumble the bacon and stir into the cauliflower. Add the chopped parsley and stir or leave on top as a garnish. Zest a lemon over the top and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free, Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 2g