How to Make Cauliflower Rice + SEVEN flavors!
How to Make Cauliflower Rice + SEVEN flavors! is a easy American recipe that serves 8. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Sweet Peas Saffron on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 42 min | Total: 1 hr 12 min
Cost: $9.20 total, $1.15 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 large heads Cauliflower (cut into 1‑inch florets; yields about 8 cups rice‑sized pieces)
- 7 tablespoons Olive Oil (divided, 1 tbsp per flavor; extra‑virgin recommended)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (divided, ¼ tsp per flavor; adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder (divided, ¼ tsp per flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Lime Zest (for cilantro lime flavor; zest fresh lime)
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for cilantro lime flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (for golden turmeric flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (half for turmeric, half for sesame ginger flavor)
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder (for golden turmeric flavor)
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin (for Mexican flavor)
- ½ teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder (for Mexican flavor; adjust for heat)
- 1 cup Salsa (your favorite mild or medium salsa, for Mexican flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (for lemon garlic flavor)
- ½ cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese (grated, for Parmesan flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (to sprinkle on sesame ginger flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (for coconut cauliflower rice (can substitute olive oil))
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Sugar (for coconut flavor; brown sugar works as substitute)
- ¼ cup Full‑Fat Coconut Milk (add at end of coconut cauliflower rice; stir well)
Instructions
Prepare Cauliflower Rice Base
Trim the cauliflower heads, cut into roughly 1‑inch florets, and pulse in a food processor fitted with the steel blade for 10‑15 short bursts until the pieces resemble rice grains. If a large chunk remains, set it aside and process it separately later. Work in batches to avoid over‑filling the processor and to keep the pieces uniform.
Time: PT15M
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp lime zest. Sauté 3‑4 minutes until just tender. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped cilantro.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: Medium heat
Golden Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
In a clean skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium. Add 1 cup cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp onion powder. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until softened.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: Medium heat
Mexican‑Inspired Cauliflower Rice
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add 1 cup cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp chipotle chili powder, and ¼ tsp garlic powder. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in 1 cup salsa and heat through for another minute.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: Medium heat
Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add 1 cup cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Sauté 4‑5 minutes until tender.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium heat
Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add 1 cup cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder. Cook 4‑5 minutes, then stir in ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: Medium heat
Sesame Ginger Cauliflower Rice
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add 1 cup cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ tsp ground ginger. Cook 4‑5 minutes, then sprinkle 1 Tbsp sesame seeds on top before serving.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium heat
Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Heat 1 Tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil) in a skillet. Add 1 cup cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 tsp coconut sugar. Cook 4‑5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and rice is lightly caramelized. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup full‑fat coconut milk until evenly coated.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: Medium heat
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free, Low‑Carb, Keto‑Friendly
Allergens: Dairy (Parmesan cheese), Coconut
Last updated: April 19, 2026






