Coconut Cauliflower Rice – jazz up your cauliflower rice with this coconut cauliflower rice recipe! The perfect side dish!
Coconut Cauliflower Rice 101
Making cauliflower rice at home is super quick and easy, but sometimes you need to jazz it up a bit! This coconut cauliflower rice is just that – the perfect way to level up cauliflower rice with so much great flavor. It’s super simple and a great addition to so many of your favorite recipes.
What You Will Need
- olive or avocado oil – a swirl in the pan helps to cook up the cauliflower rice.
- cauliflower rice – just grab your favorite or make your own!
- coconut milk – brings all that great coconut flavor – we love this one!
- lime juice – a splash helps to bring out all the great flavors.
- kosher salt – a pinch for some added seasoning.
Make Your Own Cauliflower Rice
So, personally, I think the best way to make cauliflower rice is to actually grate it myself (I explain more about this here). For me this just results in a more rice-like texture.
Can You Buy Cauliflower Rice
Yes, you can definitely buy cauliflower rice! Most grocery stores now carry cauliflower rice or “riced cauliflower” – it also comes frozen! Just check with your store!
Storing Leftovers
You can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
What Can I Serve With Coconut Cauliflower Rice
This simple cauliflower rice would make a great addition to any recipe. We love it best with Hawaiian Chicken or Jerk Chicken!
How To Make Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Step one – drizzle some olive or avocado oil in a pan and add cauliflower rice to warm thoroughly.
Step two – add the rest of your ingredients.
Step three – stir to combine.
Step four – enjoy!
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Coconut Cauliflower Rice
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Coconut Cauliflower Rice – jazz up your cauliflower rice with this coconut cauliflower rice recipe! The perfect side dish!
Ingredients
- 1–2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
- 12oz cauliflower rice
- 1/4–1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1–2 teaspoons lime juice
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat.
- Add oil to pan and swirl to coat.
- Add cauliflower rice and move around the pan until it is warm all the way through.
- Add coconut milk, lime juice and salt. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, as-needed.
Notes
- Cauliflower Rice: we love making our own cauliflower rice!
- Serving: we love serving it with this Hawaiian Chicken or Jerk Chicken!
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