Turmeric Cauliflower Rice (Print version)

A vibrant golden cauliflower dish with aromatic turmeric and spices, ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1.3 pounds), 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.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can boil water, yet tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • The turmeric gives you that warm, slightly earthy comfort without making your kitchen smell like a spice market for days.
  • You get to feel genuinely good about what you're eating without any of the sacrifice.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your food processor or you'll end up with cauliflower mush instead of rice—work in batches even if it feels like extra effort.
  • The lemon juice at the end isn't optional—it's the ingredient that transforms this from pleasant to genuinely crave-worthy, so don't skip it.
03 -
  • Toast your cumin seeds in a dry pan and grind them yourself if you have the time—the difference in freshness and depth is remarkable.
  • Don't be shy with the turmeric—it's not just beautiful and flavorful, it's genuinely good for you, and combining it with black pepper helps your body absorb it more effectively.
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