Friday, May 24, 2013

On the Menu: Cauliflower "Rice" and Indian Curry


In an effort to stick to my slow-carb diet, I've resorted to carb brain tricks! The first experiment of which was cauliflower mashed potatoes which were absolutely delicious alternatives with very few calories and no carbs. The second was this delicious meal above - cauliflower "rice." The recipe is below for any of you looking to remove carbs, gluten, refined flowers, rice, etc. from your diet without noticing the difference at all! Also, as a note to those that are skeptical: I hate cauliflower (even the smell), so the fact that I found this to be a convincing "rice" is saying something.







Cauliflower "rice"

1 head cauliflower
1 medium onion
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Wash and remove the stem from head of cauliflower and cut into florets. Place florets in food processor (or grate) and pulse until a rough, rice-like consistency (see photo above). Saute a chopped onion on medium heat in a pan with olive oil for about 10 minutes until soft. Add the riced cauliflower to the onions and cover on medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Voila!

Indian curry

2 chicken breasts
2 bell peppers
Fresh green beans
Olive oil
1/4 c chicken broth

Slice chicken breasts into strips and cook until browned. Slice bell peppers thinly and trim green beans and saute in olive oil until soft and set aside. In one pan combine the vegetables and chicken breasts with one jar of butter chicken sauce (or your preference of sauce) and chicken broth. Simmer on low to medium until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is bubbling. Pour sauce over the cauliflower rice and enjoy the best low-carb meal you'll ever have!

19 comments

  1. Yum! I am not a huge Indian food fan but I think I just may have to try this curry! You make such delicious food!

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  2. This looks delish! I'm pretty intimidated by Indian food and I've never made it, but I'd love to try!

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  3. This looks divine! I am a huge fan of curry but I have never actually cooked with it. I will definitely have to experiment with curry soon, maybe even this recipe. Happy Friday Darling! xx. McKenna Lou
    www.lynnandlou.com

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  4. OMG!Looking at this just made me super hungry!!! This looks really good! Yum!!!

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  5. This recipe looks delicious! I am going to have to try it!

    XO,
    http://sororitygirlintherealworld.blogspot.com/

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  6. Ill have to try this! it looks delicious.

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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  7. This looks delicious! and I will definitely be trying the "rice" recipe!

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  8. This looks delicious! May have to give this recipe a try!

    Love the blog- new follower :)

    Michelle
    http://mash-elle.blogspot.com

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  9. That looks super yummy! Really nice pictures too.
    xo

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  10. This looks really interesting, I love cauliflower so might be trying this out! Thanks for sharing x

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  11. I've never heard of cauliflower rice, but it looks amazing, I love cauliflower!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  12. yummy! xoxo from nyc & http://www.the-beautiful-things.com

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  13. What an interesting idea! Following.Rx

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  14. MMM making me hungry girl! Looks super yummy :) xo

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  15. This made me so hungry hahaI love cauliflower with rice, yum yum!
    xo
    http://polkadottedpearl.com

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  16. My god, the colors are so beautiful, dear.

    I am really amazed of teh quality of your pistures.

    Have a Great Weekend,


    Nicole

    www.nicoleta.me

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  17. i love curry! this looks so amazing! all the fresh veggies...yum! ill have to try this out! thanks for sharing!
    kelseybang.com

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