Cheesy Herbed Cauliflower Rice {Low-Carb, Keto, Grain-Free}
Cauliflower rice is life-changing when you’re following a carb-conscious lifestyle. It’s similar enough to rice which makes it great in casseroles and side dishes. This cheesy herbed cauliflower rice is full of creamy, cheesy, herby goodness. Perfect for keto dieters, low-carbers, grain-free eaters, and anyone who loves cauliflower.
Red Palm Oil – Antioxidant Deliciousness!
One thing I love about red palm oil is its flavor. Rich, ever so slightly earthy – like a carrot. However, don’t worry! Your cheesy herbed cauli rice isn’t going to taste like carrots.
Red palm oil gives this dish a lovely yellow color without using artificial colorings, too. But the best part of red palm oil is its high antioxidant content. You’re nourishing your body with this healthy, versatile, tropical fat.
- Red palm oil contains more beta-carotene, vitamin E and tocotrienols than any other oil.
- Remains stable when used for cooking.
- It is not hydrogenated, nor processed with solvents such as hexane, and does not contain any trans-fatty acids
One concern about red palm oil is sustainability and responsible growing practices. No worries! Wildly Organic Red Palm Oil comes from an ethically sourced farm in Malaysia.
Make This Cheesy Herbed Cauli Rice On The Stove Or In The Oven
While we prefer this cauliflower rice baked, you can just as easily just make it on the stovetop. Cook the cauli rice in red palm oil first to cook off any water. This keeps your cheese sauce from getting watery.
After combining the cheese sauce and cauliflower rice, simply simmer for a few minutes until the cauli rice is as tender as you like. Then go ahead and serve it.
But if you’re going to bake it, sprinkle some cheese on top before popping into the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly throughout.
It will be very hot so let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes or so before serving. Making it in a cast-iron skillet makes it super easy! From the stovetop to the oven, then the cast iron retains heat well so it will stay nicely warm while you get the rest of the meal together.
Alternatively, you can bake it in a casserole dish.
We enjoyed this easy Cheesy Herbed Cauli Rice along with baked chicken breasts and spicy roasted green beans. So delicious and satisfying!
Easy, cheesy dishes like this cheesy herbed cauliflower rice are great for family dinners, taking to potlucks, or just making for lunch. If you have grain-free or low carb/keto eaters at your dinner table, then everyone will be able to enjoy it!
Will You Bake This Cheesy Herbed Cauliflower Rice or cook it on the stovetop?
- 1 tablespoon Wildly Organic Red Palm Oilor healthy fat of choice
- 12 ounces riced cauliflowerfresh or frozen, about 3 cups
- 1tablespoon butter
- 6ounces cream cheese
- 1/4cup heavy cream or milk
- 1cup shredded Havarti cheesereserve a couple tablespoons, optional
- 1cup shredded cheddar cheesereserve a couple tablespoons, optional
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
- 1teaspoon dried basil
- 1teaspoon dried parsley
- 1teaspoon Wildly Organic Garlic Granules
- 1/2teaspoon Wildly Organic Onion Granules
- 1/4teaspoon Wildly Organic Himalayan Pink Saltoptional, to taste
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Preheat oven to 350F (if you're baking the cauliflower rice).
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In a cast-iron skillet or another oven-proof skillet, melt the red palm oil and add the riced cauliflower.
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Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until water has cooked off.
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Meanwhile, prepare the herbed cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter and cream cheese, whisking together.
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Add heavy cream and whisk well.
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Add cheese (if baking in the oven, reserve a few tablespoons to sprinkle on top before putting in the oven) and seasonings and whisk well to combine until cheese is fully melted.
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Pour cheese sauce over the cauliflower rice and stir well to combine.
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If not baking in the oven, bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes then serve.
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If baking, sprinkle reserved shredded cheese over the top and put the skillet in the oven.
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly throughout.
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Allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
If baking in a casserole dish, be sure to cook the cauli rice in red palm oil as directed. Make the cheese sauce and combine before pouring into a casserole dish, then bake.
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