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A close-up shot of seasoned garlic parmesan cauliflower rice in a bowl.

Best way to grow 25-Minute Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

This quick and easy 25-minute recipe yields a flavorful garlic parmesan cauliflower rice that is a perfect low-carb side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 head cauliflower florets Medium-sized
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley Fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash and chop the cauliflower florets into smaller pieces suitable for a food processor.
  • Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice grains; avoid over-processing.

Cooking

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Serving

  • Serve the garlic parmesan cauliflower rice immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. This dish is great as a substitute for rice or pasta.