Vegetable “Rice” (AIP, Keto, Paleo)

Vegetable “Rice” (AIP, Keto, Paleo)

Vegetable “rice” is a great low-carb, gut friendly and nutrient-dense substitute for grains like rice, quinoa and couscous. It’s extremely versatile and can be used as a base or side for so many dishes. AIP, keto, paleo & plant-based

Here are a few great ways to add vegetable “rice” to your menu …

1. Use it as a side to salmon, steak, chicken or another protein source.

2. Use it as a base for a stir-fry.

3. Top it with fried eggs for a nutrient-rich breakfast. Check out this recipe!

4. Add “rice” and a can of wild salmon, sardines or tuna to a container, and take it with you to work for a healthy lunch.

5. Eat it on its own as a mid-day snack — vegetable “rice” tastes great cold too, so just grab the leftovers from the fridge and enjoy!

I like to make a batch of this “rice” ahead of time and add it to different meals throughout my week. It makes meal prep super easy – and adds tons of flavour and nutrients to my meals!

Vegetable rice

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Vegetable Rice

Vegetable "Rice"

Vegetable "rice" is a great low-carb, gut friendly and nutrient-dense substitute for grains like rice, quinoa and couscous. It’s extremely versatile and can be used as a base or side for so many dishes. AIP, keto, paleo & plant-based
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 3

Ingredients
 

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 6 medium carrots
  • 4 stalks celery, or 2 cups broccoli
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar , or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Chop vegetables into large chunks, place on baking sheet and coat with oil and salt.
  • Bake for 45-minutes.
  • Put cooked vegetables and vinegar/lemon juice in a food processor and process into a rice-like consistency. I recommend using the pulse function so you don't over-process. You may need to do this step in two batches.
Keyword carrots, cauliflower, celery, gluten free, grain free, rice, vegetables