Moroccan Inspired Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

There are some trends I immediately rejoice over, get behind and stay behind with my full support. Cauliflower rice is that for me 100%. I eat riced cauliflower 3 times a week and wouldn’t complain if it was more. How is that, you ask? All the possible variations, I say. Like this one, Moroccan Inspired Cauliflower Rice Pilaf.

Aside from the fact that this dish makes me smile big and feel warmed up and nourished, this is simple as simple gets. Nothing much to chop up friends. Of course, you can go ahead and rice up your own cauliflower with a food processor and spend the evening cleaning out cauliflower pieces  (google it!) but right now, in this season of life for me, I opt for the convenience of a pre-riced situation.

How To Make Moroccan Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

So, you gather your simple ingredients and are pleased with how easy and quick this is going to go over (and maybe you’re happy you’re sneaking in a vegetable so stealthily?)

But, how’s the flavor? Let me tell you. The richest, warmest, spices get together (like: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, paprika, and cloves) with garlic and shallot and they all get browned in butter. I should just stop talking at this point.

Stir in the (convenient) riced cauliflower. Stir, fry, stir, fry. Some of it gets all crispy on the edges. Mmmm.

Finish with almonds, raisins, mint, and diced jalapenos (if you like it hot).

Now, truly, this is so delicious by itself that you can call it a meal right here if you want. But if you’re like me and protein calls your name around the clock, this would be great with Honey Ginger Chicken Breast or Slow Cooker Beef Shawarma. It’ll be a good time whatever it’s served with. And all the people said, “lets EAT!”

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