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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Side Dishes » Spanish Cauliflower "Rice"

    ★★★★★ from 8 reviews

    Spanish Cauliflower "Rice"

    Published Aug 7, 2014 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 191 Comments

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    I have something super cool for you beauties today. let them eat kale
    Let Them Eat Kale! has been birthed!! But wait. So you know how kale doesn't really taste that good? I mean it doesn't taste bad, but it's not like you'd choose to chow down on some kale leaves when you're hangry pants. That's why you totally need a cookbook with a bajillion ways to eat kale, right? Let's back up and talk about kale for a hot minute. Did you know it's healthy?! Kale is one SUPER nutrient dense superfood. I mean just one cup of chopped kale earns you 684% of your daily value of Vitamin K, 206% of Vitamin A, and 134% of Vitamin C.  WOAH--alllll the vitamins! Kale has an uncanny ability to help keep your immune system strong and help prevent chronic disease. Impressive.kale redo You already know my love Julia of The Roasted Root. I gave away her first book, Delicious Probiotic Drinks, when it came out in February and the doll even guest posted while I was away in Europe! Remember those Roasted Vegetable Tacos with Cumin Cashew Crema? Ummmm duh! Like how could you forget? And not only is she a fab cookbook author, fancy food photographer and famous blogger, but she's also a magician. She takes roots and tubers and taters and turns them into melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Her blog is a drool fest and you should skip on over there STAT. kale cookbook 2
    Julia not only provided me with a copy of Let Them Eat Kale! in order to share a yumtastic recipe with you all, but she's also giving away a copy to one of you fabulous foodies so you can kale it up in your own kitch. This beautiful book offers a bounty of info about the health benefits of kale, different methods for preparing kale and incorporating it into your cooking, some great gardening tips, and 75 recipes (breakfast, appetizers, side dishes, and snacks, salads, soup, stews, and chilis, main dishes, sauces, salsas, and spreads) that include the leafy green that we all so very much adore. Though it's not an exclusively vegetarian cookbook, it does have tons and tons of vegetarian and vegan recipes. Did I mention that all of the recipes are gluten-free? There are drool marks on pretty much every page of the cookbook, but I'm especially looking forward to making her...
    --Massaged Kale Salad with Creamy Blueberry Vinaigrette (is this real life?)
    --Indian Chickpea Soup with Kale (duh.)
    --Green Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Avocado, and Kale Pesto (healthy pants.)
    --Southwest Baby Kale Salad with Cumin-Ginger Sage Dressing (foodgasm central!)
    --Crockpot Moroccan Lentil Stew (is it fall yet?)
    --Kale and Chickpea Salad with Ginger-Tahini Dressing (easy peasy lemon squeezy!)
    Spanish Cauliflower "Rice"
    I chose this cauli rice recipe because a) everyone and their brother is all about turning veggies into rice and noodles and b) I love Spanish anythang. But I'm not gonna lie....grating cauli is low on my list of favorite things to do, somewhere between making my bed and licking blue cheese off the floor.  Next time I'll probably whizz it up in the food processor and save my bicep workout for Body Pump. In all seriousness, this turned out to be one sexy side dish. I don't really think cauliflower rice tastes or feels anything like real rice, but I love it for what it is--cauliflower! This has a fabulous flavor profile, especially with a bit of zesty lime juice on top. I paired it with black beans, salsa and avocado to make it a complete meal.
    Now let's chat giveaway! I’m giving away a copy of Let Them Eat Kale! to one kalemazing reader. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite way to prepare kale! The giveaway is open to US residents only and will end next Thursday, August 14th at at midnight Eastern time.
    Best of luck, my krazy kale lovers!
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    Spanish Cauliflower "Rice" + Cookbook Giveaway!

    ★★★★★ 4.8 from 8 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 15 mins
    • Total Time: 25 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
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    Description

    A delicious cauliflower dish loaded with veggies that secretly doubles as a low-carb version of rice!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 1 head cauliflower, grated (stems removed)
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
    • 2 cups tightly packed green kale leaves
    • 1-14.5oz can diced tomatoes (unsalted)
    • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
    • 1 tbsp chili powder

    Instructions

    1. Remove the green stems from the cauliflower and chop the head in half. Using a box grater (or food processor), grate the whole head of cauliflower (one half at a time).
    2. In a large skillet, heat the oil to medium-high and saute the onion until fragrant and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the grated cauliflower, garlic, and jalapeño to the skillet and stir consistently until the cauliflower begins to cook down and turn brown, about 5 -8 minutes.
    3. Reduce the heat to medium, add the kale leaves and stir them into the cauliflower rice. Cover skillet, allowing the kale leaves to soften about 2 minutes.
    4. Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and chili powder, and stir them into the "rice." Continue cooking another 2-3 minutes to allow some of the moisture to burn off, stirring consistently.
    5. Serve alongside your favorite meal.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Sandy says

      November 02, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Where is the recipe?

      Reply
    2. Lauren says

      August 19, 2014 at 11:01 am

      My favorite way to eat kale is massaged kale salad with craisin and walnuts on top! So delicious!

      Reply
    3. Lauren says

      August 19, 2014 at 11:01 am

      My favorite way to eat kale is massaged kale salad with craisin and walnuts on top! So delicious!

      Reply
    4. Erica Wolff says

      August 13, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      I like to use Tuscano Kale to make gluten free lasagne roll ups!

      Reply
    5. Erica Wolff says

      August 13, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      I like to use Tuscano Kale to make gluten free lasagne roll ups!

      Reply
    6. Monica says

      August 12, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      I love a massaged kale salad with dried cranberries, caramelized onions, and roasted sweet potatoes. Yum!

      Reply
    7. Monica says

      August 12, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      I love a massaged kale salad with dried cranberries, caramelized onions, and roasted sweet potatoes. Yum!

      Reply
    8. Danica @ It's Progression says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:24 am

      I love throwing kale into smoothies, but I really haven't experimented with it too much so this book would be awesome to have as a guide!

      Reply
    9. Danica @ It's Progression says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:24 am

      I love throwing kale into smoothies, but I really haven't experimented with it too much so this book would be awesome to have as a guide!

      Reply
    10. Sarah L says

      August 12, 2014 at 12:44 am

      I like kale sauteed and then blended with artichoke hearts, garlic, and onions to make a sort of dip that I like to spread on rice cakes.

      Reply
    11. Sarah L says

      August 12, 2014 at 12:44 am

      I like kale sauteed and then blended with artichoke hearts, garlic, and onions to make a sort of dip that I like to spread on rice cakes.

      Reply
    12. Emily says

      August 11, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      I love adding a handful of kale to my smoothies or a fresh salad! :)))

      Reply
    13. Emily says

      August 11, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      I love adding a handful of kale to my smoothies or a fresh salad! :)))

      Reply
    14. Dietitian Jess says

      August 11, 2014 at 10:29 am

      When my best friend was pregnant (another RD) I totally named her baby bump Baby Kale and we were obsessed with the name (long story short, Baby Kale turned out to be a boy and his dad wasnt on board with vegetable names)! Anyways I do love kale and lately it's fallen short next to spinach... I need to get back in the kale game and this book looks like an awesome way to spice it up!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 11, 2014 at 10:15 pm

        OMG how adorable!!! Baby Kale is the cutest thing ever 🙂

        Reply
    15. Dietitian Jess says

      August 11, 2014 at 10:29 am

      When my best friend was pregnant (another RD) I totally named her baby bump Baby Kale and we were obsessed with the name (long story short, Baby Kale turned out to be a boy and his dad wasnt on board with vegetable names)! Anyways I do love kale and lately it's fallen short next to spinach... I need to get back in the kale game and this book looks like an awesome way to spice it up!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 11, 2014 at 10:15 pm

        OMG how adorable!!! Baby Kale is the cutest thing ever 🙂

        Reply
    16. Jennai says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:16 am

      I enjoy Kale Quinoa Patties!

      Reply
    17. Jennai says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:16 am

      I enjoy Kale Quinoa Patties!

      Reply
    18. Jackie says

      August 10, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      I really like kale chips, would love to try them in a healthy smoothie!

      Reply
    19. Jackie says

      August 10, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      I really like kale chips, would love to try them in a healthy smoothie!

      Reply
    20. Robin lucas says

      August 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      This recipe for Spanish cauliflower is so delicious!!! I made it yesterday along with the protein muffins and hot chocolate bites, my sons faavvs" I love kale chips and make the tomatoe kale quiche recipe you have on your website:)
      Love all your stuff!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Robin lucas says

      August 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      This recipe for Spanish cauliflower is so delicious!!! I made it yesterday along with the protein muffins and hot chocolate bites, my sons faavvs" I love kale chips and make the tomatoe kale quiche recipe you have on your website:)
      Love all your stuff!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Dan Gombos says

      August 10, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      amazing ! i feel like a day without kale is not a happy day ! the first recipe i tried with kale must be the raspberry, walnut and avocado kale salad from your website - and it has to be my favourite so far ! xo

      Reply
    23. Dan Gombos says

      August 10, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      amazing ! i feel like a day without kale is not a happy day ! the first recipe i tried with kale must be the raspberry, walnut and avocado kale salad from your website - and it has to be my favourite so far ! xo

      Reply
    24. Courtney says

      August 10, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      I love using kale in Italian Wedding Soup! It's wonderful with the Skinny Taste recipe.

      Reply
    25. Courtney says

      August 10, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      I love using kale in Italian Wedding Soup! It's wonderful with the Skinny Taste recipe.

      Reply
    26. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

      August 10, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      I generally add kale to my morning smoothies or if I'm feeling really festive, I'll bake my own chips with olive oil and cheese and try my best not to blacken the hell out of them. 🙂

      Reply
    27. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

      August 10, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      I generally add kale to my morning smoothies or if I'm feeling really festive, I'll bake my own chips with olive oil and cheese and try my best not to blacken the hell out of them. 🙂

      Reply
    28. Melissa says

      August 10, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      I do actually love plain kale, even if it makes me a rabbit 🙂 I love to just steam it plain and then use it as a bed for other things, whether it's some sort of bean dish like chili or something rice-y or stew-y. I do also love to make kale chips. And I'd love to win that cookbook!

      Reply
    29. Melissa says

      August 10, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      I do actually love plain kale, even if it makes me a rabbit 🙂 I love to just steam it plain and then use it as a bed for other things, whether it's some sort of bean dish like chili or something rice-y or stew-y. I do also love to make kale chips. And I'd love to win that cookbook!

      Reply
    30. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      August 10, 2014 at 2:26 am

      Definitely in salad. I just looked and I have... 4.... different kale salads up on the blog. The cookbook looks fun! And BTW I love your re-design, so clean and bright, just had a look at the new recipe index. My husband just moved my site to a new server (Amazon Web Services EC2 Micro) and we're just getting the details of the plug-ins all fixed up again. My blog loads much more quickly now and I'm loving that! Hope to get some work done on new features soon.

      Reply
    31. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      August 10, 2014 at 2:26 am

      Definitely in salad. I just looked and I have... 4.... different kale salads up on the blog. The cookbook looks fun! And BTW I love your re-design, so clean and bright, just had a look at the new recipe index. My husband just moved my site to a new server (Amazon Web Services EC2 Micro) and we're just getting the details of the plug-ins all fixed up again. My blog loads much more quickly now and I'm loving that! Hope to get some work done on new features soon.

      Reply
    32. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says

      August 09, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      First of all, I am one of those weirdos who actually loves the taste of kale. I know, right? It's the perfect dietitian cliche. or vegetarian cliche- ah! or both!
      Anyways- kale salad has been and will always be my jam. Thinly sliced kale + delicious dressing = I will eat the entire bowl.
      I want this book!

      Reply
    33. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says

      August 09, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      First of all, I am one of those weirdos who actually loves the taste of kale. I know, right? It's the perfect dietitian cliche. or vegetarian cliche- ah! or both!
      Anyways- kale salad has been and will always be my jam. Thinly sliced kale + delicious dressing = I will eat the entire bowl.
      I want this book!

      Reply
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