How to Make Paleo Greek 'Rice' - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional rice, look no further than this Paleo Greek "Rice" recipe. The paleo diet is all about eating real, whole foods that are free from processed ingredients, and this dish fits the bill perfectly. Not only is it incredibly flavorful, but it’s also packed with nutrients and is completely grain-free.

This Paleo Greek "Rice" recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Greece while sticking to your paleo diet. It’s mad...

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Ingredients

  • ½ yellow onion, diced small
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced small
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir onion and lemon juice together in a bowl; let rest until onion flavor mellows, about 30 minutes. Drain onion, reserving lemon juice.
  • Shred cauliflower in a food processor until it is the size of small rice grains.
  • Place cauliflower in a skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is steamed, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir red bell pepper and grape tomatoes into cauliflower; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add onion and mint to cauliflower mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk olive oil, 3 tablespoons reserved lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour lemon juice mixture over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 366mg