Turmeric Cauliflower Rice (Printable version)

A vibrant golden side featuring riced cauliflower with turmeric and aromatic spices. Light, healthy, and ready in minutes.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1.3 pounds), cut into florets
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices & Seasoning

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
05 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)

→ Finish & Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# Steps to follow:

01 - Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until the texture resembles rice grains. Work in batches if needed.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in the ground turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
05 - Add the riced cauliflower and salt. Stir well to coat evenly with the spices and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
06 - Remove from heat. Squeeze over the lemon juice and toss with fresh cilantro or parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The turmeric transforms plain cauliflower into something that feels special and vibrant
  • It comes together in twenty minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
  • Overcooking turns this into mush, so keep checking the texture as you go
  • Turmeric stains everything, so use a wooden spoon you do not care about as much
03 -
  • A box grater works if you do not have a food processor, just watch your fingers
  • Toasted slivered almonds on top add the most incredible crunch and make it feel fancy
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