Cauliflower Mushroom Rice (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
If you need a filling side dish or dinner, this Cauliflower Mushroom Rice is it! Cauli rice packed with golden brown roasted cremini mushrooms and fresh parsley. This recipe is Paleo compliant, Whole 30, Low Carb – Keto, Vegetarian and has Vegan options.
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Cauliflower Rice With Mushrooms
This cauliflower rice recipe has unbelievable flavor thanks to those golden sautéed mushrooms.
I wasn’t always a huge fan of cauliflower rice. Not until I figured out how to cook it properly. It’s all about the high heat . . . get a toast on that rice!
I buy my cauliflower already riced because I’m lazy like that. If you want to make it at home check out this tutorial: HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER RICE by The Kitchn
What is cauliflower rice?
Cauliflower rice is raw cauliflower chopped into small pieces. It is then sautéed and served as a rice substitution. I’m not gonna say that it tastes just like rice. Buuuut, if you are avoiding grains, cauliflower rice is definitely a good alternative to rice.
How do you choose the best mushrooms?
I focus mostly on the texture. Firm mushrooms only! If there is any soft squishiness, do not buy. That means they are getting old. If there is a funky smell (almost fish-like) don’t buy. So basically you want firm mushrooms without any funk. Oh, and if they are slimy at all . . . no, just don’t do it.
How should you serve this mushroom cauli rice?
This can be a side dish with any protein or veggies. Really, this dish is filling enough to eat as a meal by itself. Or, add some chicken or beef for a complete dinner.
What tools do you need for this recipe?
You will need a Rimmed Baking Sheet
and Good Fry Pan. These Chef’s Foundry Ceramic Knives are great for slicing, cutting and chopping! This Cauli Mushroom Rice is great for meal prep, I use these Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lids
.
Tips → Tricks → Suggestions →
- You want the pan and oil very hot before adding the cauliflower rice. Once added, leave it for a minute or two. We want that cauli rice golden brown and toasty.
- Feel free to add chopped onions, peas, zucchini, spinach . . . any veggies you can think of.
- To make this vegan, just sub oil for the ghee.
- If dairy isn’t an issue, parmesan or mozzarella cheese would be great on this mushroom rice.
Ingredients Needed For Mushroom Cauliflower Rice (screenshot for grocery list)
- Cremini Mushrooms
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Italian Seasoning
- Garlic
- Ghee, (or olive/avocado for vegan)
- Riced Cauliflower
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Fresh Parsley
- Salt/Pepper
How To Make Mushroom Cauliflower Rice
Mushrooms
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- In large bowl, toss mushrooms with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, grated garlic and melted ghee.
- Grease a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange sliced mushrooms in an even layer. Bake 10-15 minutes or until browned. Half way through drain off any liquid if necessary.
- Remove from oven, salt/pepper and set aside.
Cauliflower Rice
- Heat ghee in a large sauté pan over medium/high heat. (2-3 minutes)
- Add cauliflower rice in an even layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring to brown the bottom. Stir then cook for approximately 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
- Add almond milk. Stir for 30 seconds to allow almond milk to absorb. Add mushrooms, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir until combined then remove from heat and serve.
More Cauliflower Rice Recipes:
Low Carb Taco Casserole – Salmon Sushi Bowl – Pork Fajita Bowls – Keto Cheeseburger Casserole – Cajun Dirty Cauliflower Rice
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Cauliflower Mushroom Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
Mushrooms
- 16 ounces Cremini Mushrooms (sliced thick)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
- 2 Garlic Cloves (grated)
- 2 Tablespoons Melted Ghee (or olive/avocado for vegan)
- Fresh Cracked Pepper
Cauliflower Rice
- 1 Tablespoon Ghee (or olive/avocado for vegan)
- 4 Cups Riced Cauliflower* (16oz)
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Instructions
Mushrooms
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- In large bowl, toss mushrooms with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, grated garlic and melted ghee.
- Grease a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange sliced mushrooms in an even layer. Bake 10-15 minutes or until browned. Half way through drain off any liquid if necessary.
- Remove from oven, salt/pepper and set aside.
Cauliflower Rice
- Heat ghee in a large sauté pan over medium/high heat. (2-3 minutes)
- Add cauliflower rice in an even layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring to brown the bottom. Stir then cook for approximately 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
- Add almond milk. Stir for 30 seconds to allow almond milk to absorb. Add mushrooms, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir until combined then remove from heat and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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YESSSS Sophie, it”s so yum 🙂 Gave it to a cauliflower hater and she loved it, so as a cauli lover I am sure YOU WILL ADORE IT 3
What can you sub for almond milk?
We have a nut allergy.
Any milk you are able to use will work just fine. Or, you can skip it all together. It just adds a slight creaminess to this dish 🙂
Could I use a vegetable stock or chicken stock instead?
Please can you tell me if you can freeze it,?
What can you substitute for the ghee? Would like to make this for someone who can’t have dairy
Yumm, so good …. I did add some Parmesan cheese .. and a little cream.
This is amazing!!!! I only had coconut milk on hand so used that and it was perfect! The roasted mushrooms were SO good! Thank you for a new favorite cauliflower rice recipe! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Ghee is dairy free. You can use broth instead.
Would you cook it the same way using frozen cauliflower rice?