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Cheesy Cauliflower Rice

A quick and easy vegetable side dish made with cauliflower rice and cheese, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
Dairy
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Method
 

Prepare Cauliflower Rice
  1. In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they resemble rice grains.
  2. Transfer the cauliflower rice to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
Cook the Cauliflower Rice
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the cauliflower rice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
Add Cheese
  1. Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
  2. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  3. Add the thawed peas and mix until heated through.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your taste.

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