Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Tasty Tuesday

If you are looking for a new and healthy side dish to your Mexican dinner food nights... look no further.  This health cauliflower rice will have you fooled for thinking it is actually Spanish rice!!  Did you make the chicken fajita recipe last week but couldn't find the right side to pair it with... this dish may be just what you were looking for!
Ingredients:
  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 2-3 small carrots
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • chopped cilantro, to garnish
Instructions:
  • Slice the cauliflower in half, then in half again.  Cut off the stem from each quarter and discard.
  • Chop the cauliflower into 1-inch pieces.  Place 1/3 of the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse in 1-second intervals until it looks like rice.  Remove to a bowl and repeat twice more (I usually do 3 batches per head of cauliflower).
  • Peel a couple of carrots and roughly chop.  Add to the food processor and pulse again until it looks the same as the cauliflower.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat.  Add the chicken bouillon and stir together.  When it is hot, add the cauliflower and carrots.  
  • Add salt, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Stir occasionally for about 7-10 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.
  • Slowly stir in the tomato sauce.  You don't have to add the entire can.  Just until it looks good to you.
  • Cook for another 2 minutes.  Add more seasonings to taste.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve hot!

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