Roasted-cauliflower "rice"

Name: Roasted-cauliflower "rice"
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets; 1 tsp safflower oil; 1/4 cup chopped capers

Prep Time5 min
Total Time5 min
Makes4 Servings

*PLUS Cooking time: 15 minutes

John Cullen

Ingredients

1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 tsp safflower oil
1/4 cup chopped capers

Instructions

Position oven rack in top third of oven. Preheat to 450F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil. Arrange cauliflower in one layer on parchment. Drizzle with oil. Roast until light golden and tender-crisp, 10 to 15 min.
Transfer cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until it looks like rice. Remove and stir in capers.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 36, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 5g, Fat 2g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 270mg.

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Dinner Healthy Recipes side dishes roast vegetables

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