This Thermomix Cauliflower Rice is quick, easy to make, and a great alternative to regular rice if you're on a low-carb diet.
Cauliflower rice is cauliflower that has been pulsed into rice-shaped granules. It's fairly bland on its own, but when cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper and a little lemon juice, it tastes delicious.
You can either cook it gently in a frying pan with a little butter or olive oil for a few minutes or microwave it for 2 - 3 minutes. You could also steam it in the Thermomix for a few minutes, but I prefer the microwave method as it's quicker.
Ways to use Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is a satisfying and healthy base for many dishes; there is no end to the herbs and spices you can add to jazz it up. You could make cauliflower couscous with Middle Eastern spices or grain-free fried rice. I love to have it with my Thermomix Vegetarian Chilli for a nutritious meal.
Freezing Cauliflower Rice
You can easily freeze cauliflower rice which is good when cauliflowers are on special at the supermarket. Simply bag the rice up in a zip lock bag, write the quantity and date, and then lie them flat in the freezer. There's no need to thaw them before cooking, just cook it a little longer.
If you're a big cauliflower fan, then check out my Thermomix Cheesy Cauliflower Soup which is the perfect winter comfort food. Also, my Cauliflower Cheese is the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday Roast.
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📖 Recipe
Thermomix Cauliflower Rice
This Thermomix Cauliflower Rice is a quick and easy grain free alternative that's healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 300g-500g Cauliflower, without leaves
Instructions
- Discard the leaves from the cauliflower and roughly cut the cauliflower into pieces.
- Place the cauliflower into the Thermomix bowl and chop for 3 sec/speed 5 until rice-shaped granules form. If it doesn't resemble 'rice', chop for 1-2 seconds more but DON'T over-mix; otherwise, it will become an inedible cauliflower dip!
- To cook, microwave in an uncovered microwave bowl for 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, lightly saute for a few minutes with some butter or oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- To steam in the Thermomix, place the cauliflower rice into the simmering basket, add 500g of water and steam for 8-10 mins/varoma/speed 3. It's best not to cook it for too long otherwise, it will go mushy.
Notes
- To freeze, simply place the raw cauliflower into a zip lock bag, write the quantity and date and then lie flat in the freezer for up to 8 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 100gAmount Per Serving: Calories: 29Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Nena
Really nice!! 3 seconds is enough time!!!
Vicki
Glad you enjoyed it xx
Rute Marques
Hi,
And how do you cook it then?
And also for frozen cauliflower rice?
Thank you
Vicki
Hi Rute, You can cook the cauliflower rice in the microwave for 2-3 mins, steam it in the varoma or quickly saute it with some oil or butter in a frying pan. The cauliflower rice can be microwaved from frozen, or defrosted before stir-frying or microwaving.
Stephanie
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for a great recipe! Just found your blog! ;o)
Question 1: Can/how can you also cook the rice (with a little coconut oil) in the Thermomox bowl?
Question 2: Can you freeze COOKED rice? I find it tough to cook evenings and am looking for a really quick solution.
Thanks!
Stephanie
Vicki
Hi Stephanie, sorry for the late response. To cook the cauliflower rice in the Thermomix, you can place it into the simmering basket with 500ml of water and steam for 8-10 mins/Varoma/Speed 3 - it's best to keep an eye on it as it can easily turn to mush. I'm sorry I don't know if freezing cooked cauliflower rice would work well, it might lead to excess water when thawing. Vicki.
Yayra
Hi I steamed the rice and froze it, turned out really well with no water residue
Yayra
Vicki
Hi Yayra, that's awesome! Thank you for your lovely comment. Vicki.
Cristina
Hi. I use frozen cauliflower florets instead of fresh ones. I chop thawed florets in TM then cook in stovetop.
If I cook in TM, rice always turn to mush. But I want to cook in TM so I don't have to transfer.
Any tips using frozen cauliflower florets in TM?
Vicki
Hi Christina, sorry for the late response. I've only cooked cauliflower rice in the microwave so can't advise on best way to cook them directly in the TM mixing bowl. You could steam it in the varoma but I find it easier to microwave. Vicki.
Ann
Worked perfectly, thank you very much.
Vicki
So happy to hear that Ann!