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CAULIFLOWER RICE PILAF – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

CAULIFLOWER RICE PILAF

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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head fresh cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 8 dried apricot halves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp raisins
  • 2 tbsp pine (pignola) nuts
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. 1. Break the cauliflower into florets, removing the stems.
  2. Place the florets in the food processor bowl and pulse until the cauliflower looks like rice. This takes about 10–15 one-second pulses. You may need to do this in two batches to avoid overcrowding, which leads to mush.
  3. 2.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and allow it to melt.
  6. Add the apricots, raisins, pine nuts, onion, and garlic.
  7. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine, and cook until the onions are translucent and the nuts start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  8. 3. Push the onions to the side of the pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
  9. Add the cumin and cinnamon to the oil, then stir everything together—the oil, spices, onions, nuts, and fruit—so they all mingle in happy harmony.
  10. When you can smell the spices, about 30 seconds later, toss in the riced cauliflower and sauté until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes. Try a bite, then season with salt and pepper. You know how you could do that? Same directions, different ingredients.
  11. Turn your favorite rice into a one-dish meal and add diced, grilled chicken (p. 29). BASIC RICE Eliminate the fruit, nuts, and spices for a basic rice that’s an ideal bed for meats, curries, and stews. CONFETTI RICE
  12. 1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  13. 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  14. 1/2 medium green pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  15. 1/2 medium red pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  16. 1 medium carrot, grated (about 1/2 cup) salt and black pepper, to taste CURRY RICE
  17. 1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  18. 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  19. 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  20. 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  21. 1 teaspoon ground curry powder salt and black pepper, to taste

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