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25 Amazing Dishes You Can Make with Cauliflower Rice

ginger cashew chicken stir fry with cauliflower rice recipe
Ambitious Kitchen

If you’ve been trying to cut down on carbs, cauliflower rice is probably already on your radar. But listen up, because it’s more than just a killer side—it can be used in a variety of recipes from pizza to bowls to casseroles. And whether you buy a pre-chopped bag at the store or process it yourself at home, here are 25 delicious things to make with cauliflower rice.

whole30 chicken meatballs with cauliflower rice recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

1.

Whole30 Chicken Meatballs and Cauliflower Rice

Tasty protein bombs on top of your favorite side.

cauliflower rice sweet potato burger recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

2.

Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers

These are so flippin’ good.

everything bagel cauliflower rolls recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

3.

‘Everything Bagel’ Cauliflower Rolls

Pass the “bread” basket.

cauliflower rice broccoli casserole recipe
My Food Story

4.

Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole

This dish is made with two types of cheese.

cauliflower rice risotto with asparagus and mushrooms recipe
Detoxinista

5.

Cauliflower Rice ‘Risotto’ with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Impromptu vegan dinner party, here we come.

curried lentil and carrot cauliflower rice bowl recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

6.

Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Curried Lentils, Carrots and Yogurt

Colorful and flavorful…the way dinner should be.

coconut curry chicken with cilantro lime cauliflower rice recipe
Zest and Lemon

7.

Coconut Curry Chicken with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

This might just be our new weeknight favorite.

cauliflower crust pizza recipe
Our Best Bites

8.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

A few extra toppings never hurt anyone.

cauliflower fried rice recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

9.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Skip the takeout and make this infinitely healthier version of your favorite Chinese side.

creamy cauliflower grits recipe
Cotter Crunch

10.

Creamy Sweet Corn Cauliflower Grits

Gruyère cheese is your secret weapon.

cauliflower rice burrito bowl recipe
The Minimalist Baker

11.

Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

A scoop of guac is highly encouraged.

shrimp with cauliflower grits recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

12.

Shrimp with Cauliflower 'Grits' and Arugula

The savory and cheesy grits you crave but without all the carbs.

mexican cauliflower rice casserole recipe
Detoxinista

13.

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Casserole

BRB, drooling over this bubbly cheese.

cauliflower shawarma bowls recipe
Two Peas and Their Pod

14.

Cauliflower Shawarma Bowls

Tomorrow’s lunch, courtesy of PureWow Coterie member Maria Lichty.

moroccan cauliflower chickpea burger recipe
Cotter Crunch

15.

Grilled Moroccan Cauliflower Chickpea Burgers

Did we mention they’re gluten-free?

cauliflower tortillas recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

16.

Cauliflower Tortillas

Ready to be filled with shrimp, chicken, steak or veggies.

ginger cashew chicken stir fry with cauliflower rice recipe
Ambitious Kitchen

17.

Ginger Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry with Coconut Cauliflower Rice

PureWow Coterie member Monique Volz, please move in and be our personal chef.

cauliflower rice meatballs recipe
The Movement Menu

18.

Whole30 Cauliflower Rice Meatballs

This is totally on your diet.

cauliflower rice tabouleh recipe
The Healthy Maven

19.

Cauliflower Rice Tabouleh

Instantly jazzes up a sad desk salad.

cauliflower rice stuffed peppers recipe
The Minimalist Baker

20.

Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers

Colorful? Check. Delicious? Check. Healthy? Check.

curried cauliflower rice pilaf recipe
Garlic and Zest

21.

Curried Cauliflower ‘Rice’ Pilaf

Pairs well with both chicken and steak.

cauliflower rice spicy tuna rolls recipe
Wicked Spatula

22.

Cauliflower Rice Spicy Tuna Rolls

Tastiest DIY project ever.

cauliflower tater tots recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

23.

Cauliflower ‘Tater’ Tots

Doubles as a veggie side dish and party appetizer.

cauliflower rice paella recipe
Every Last Bite

24.

Cauliflower Rice Paella

Dibs on the leftovers.

cauliflower rice chicken enchillada casserole recipe
Sweet Peas and Saffron

25.

Cauliflower Rice Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Prep time will take you only ten minutes.


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