This creamy Coconut Cauliflower Rice is a keto recipe full of coconut flavor without all the carbs from regular rice. It is a simple side dish has the perfect balance of sweet and savory and perfect to serve with any of your favorite keto Asian dish.
Cauliflower coconut rice will be one of your new favorite ways to enjoy cauliflower rice recipes. It is the perfect way to get extra veggies in the diet and a great addition to your menu.
❤️ Why you'll love it
✔️ It is another delicious way to enjoy this versatile veggie that is the perfect addition to a low-carb diet.
✔️ Each serving is only 4 net carbs and is full of creamy tropical flavors!
✔️ It is a healthy side dish made with simple ingredients and a great way to get kids to eat cauliflower!
🥘 Ingredients
1 Head of cauliflower, riced
Full-fat coconut milk
Powdered sweetener (optional) and salt, to balance the flavors
Cilantro
🔪 Instructions
- Add the riced cauliflower and coconut milk to a large skillet. Season with salt and sugar and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.
🥄 Equipment
Chef knife
Cutting board
Large sauté pan
Wooden spoon
🥫Storage
Store any leftover coconut cauliflower rice in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
📖 Variations
Stir in 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice and serve with a squeeze of lime zest.
Add ¼ teaspoon coconut extract for extra coconut flavor.
Sprinkle with unsweetened toasted coconut flakes for added texture.
To reduce the amount of fat, use lite coconut milk in place of the full fat coconut milk.
💭 Tips
Save time and use frozen cauliflower rice instead of fresh cauliflower rice. It does not need to be thawed, just place it in the dish with the coconut milk and proceed as directed.
📚 Related Recipes
This Cauliflower Fried Rice makes a great base to any bowl recipe.
Keto Pork Fried Rice is packed with flavor and protein.
The browned butter in this recipe makes this Garlic Mashed Cauliflower irresistibly delicious!
🍽 Serve with...
Serve this coconut cauliflower rice with a side of Keto sesame chicken or Coconut Milk Shrimp Curry. It also is a great base for burrito bowls and to serve with stir fries.
🏫 The last word
I like to use canned coconut milk that is full fat. Coconut cream can be used in place of coconut milk, but I recommend reducing the amount of cream to keep the saturated fat down.
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Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon classic monkfruit
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro , optional
Instructions
- Add the riced cauliflower and coconut milk to a large skillet. Season with salt and sugar and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.
- Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro (if using).
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