This plant based recipe is the perfect light side dish. The cauliflower base is low carb compared to other starchier side dish options, making it a very healthy choice. Lemon, garlic, and toasted almonds, as well as fresh herbs, really complete this dish with delicious Mediterranean flavours.
You should make your cauliflower rice in a food processor using an S blade. Also, make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the cauliflower rice as you can before cooking, that way it can caramelize as it cooks.
Optional: Serve with sliced grape tomatoes and olives to add a Greek flare to this dish. You can also use as a bed for grilled salmon or chicken. A poached egg would be dreamy on top of this rice.

Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower (or one bag store bought cauliflower rice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds ,can be done in toaster oven on bake setting for 5 minutes
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, sriracha, or harissa Optional
- 1/3 cup minced parsley (keep some leaves for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Remove cauliflower core, and cut the florets into medium size. Process in a food processor with the S blade, until the cauliflower resembles grains of rice.
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Wrap the cauliflower rice in a clean absorbent dish towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture from the cauliflower rice as you can.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute or so. Add the cauliflower rice, hot sauce (if using), and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, and add the toasted almonds, lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasonings, and serve with extra parsley on top, as well as extra lemon wedges.
