Ive found a Low Calorie and Low Carb Rice alternative!! Yey!

mbow1977

Hi all,

Forgive me if you already know about this one, but as a lover of chillis and curries rice can be a big pain on a low calorie and low carb diet, however I found an alternative on another forum last night, I was sceptical but tried it last night with chilli and it was actually great!!

The secret is cauliflower!! Yes I said cauliflower.....

Simply grate the cauliflower florets finely so that it kind of looks like rice, place it into a microwaveable bowl and microwave for 4-5 minutes and hey presto pretend rice!!!!

mrdjmo

Ye I use this,

You can even add pillau flavoring to it.

Very good tip.

mbow1977

Really? Nice one, ill give it a try. Thanks for the tip

MeeshyBW

Cauliflower is also a great mashed potato alternative! I make something called Caulipots. 1/2 head of cauliflower and maybe 2 russet potatoes. Boil both, then mash. TBH it doesn't seem to need butter IMO like potatoes do.

I will have to try the rice idea, great share man. Thanks!

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KANGOOJUMPS

YEP! I LOVE IT!

c2111

ye me too im a cauliflower rice lover and cauliflower mash lover and cauliflower pizza lover lol its basically my carb

Squatbenchrepeat

I saw purple, yellow, and green cauliflower yesterday at the market. If you had kids it would be an awesome/fun idea!

Or even if you didnt have kids lol

mbow1977

My favorite kind of rice is............Rice. White, Brown, Yellow, Purple, Blue, it doesn't matter.

If I wanted cauliflower I would eat Cauliflower. This is almost as bad as substituting pizza dough with cauliflower. *sigh*

And the point in your post was, I was simply trying to help others

I love rice too but on my diet it has way too many carbs and calories so if there is an alternative that doesnt taste too disimilar then Ill eat it, you dont have to?

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Hi all,

Forgive me if you already know about this one, but as a lover of chillis and curries rice can be a big pain on a low calorie and low carb diet, however I found an alternative on another forum last night, I was sceptical but tried it last night with chilli and it was actually great!!

The secret is cauliflower!! Yes I said cauliflower.....

Simply grate the cauliflower florets finely so that it kind of looks like rice, place it into a microwaveable bowl and microwave for 4-5 minutes and hey presto pretend rice!!!!

Yes, cauliflower is very versatile...............makes a good pizza crust, rice substitution (husband prefers this when I make stuffed peppers) and mash it for mashed potato substitute.

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mbow1977

Hi all,

Forgive me if you already know about this one, but as a lover of chillis and curries rice can be a big pain on a low calorie and low carb diet, however I found an alternative on another forum last night, I was sceptical but tried it last night with chilli and it was actually great!!

The secret is cauliflower!! Yes I said cauliflower.....

Simply grate the cauliflower florets finely so that it kind of looks like rice, place it into a microwaveable bowl and microwave for 4-5 minutes and hey presto pretend rice!!!!

Yes, cauliflower is very versatile...............makes a good pizza crust, rice substitution (husband prefers this when I make stuffed peppers) and mash it for mashed potato substitute.

So how do you make a pizza base with cauliflower and does it taste ok?

Angie1366

I used to used shredded white cabbage as a pasta substitute!

I suppose it is partially fooling your eyes into thinking you are eating the naughty stuff as at the end of the day they say you eat with your eyes...

err....

Lets hope the belly is convinced too!!!!

Hahah

tangobelle

Nice tip - thanks! Definitely going to give this a try :happy:

Shatacia

I've made a Shepherd's pie with cauliflower and added 2 small potatoes and it was pretty good. Thanks for the tip about the cauliflower rice, I will try that next.

Cocacoladdict

OMG I AM ABSORBING INFORMATION!!

I read the title and thought "oo I think I would use cauliflower..."

lmao you lot are rubbing off on me

newdawnwellbeing

Hi I'm new here. Just wanted to add my own tip for pasta substitute which is courgette ribbons. Use potato peeler to get easy thin ribbons and steam for just few mins and hey presto

mbow1977

OMG I AM ABSORBING INFORMATION!!

I read the title and thought "oo I think I would use cauliflower..."

lmao you lot are rubbing off on me

lol give it a whirl

Cocacoladdict

I love courgette ribbons. I use them as a base for salad. tasty. I prefer courgette raw to cooked now.

Cowgirl_Jody

I've never tried, sounds good Thanks for the info

Top_Hat_82

Another great substitute is Quinoa. Really good for you and a similar texture to cous cous.

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/whatisquinoa.htm

GrammyPammy145

Oh thanks for posting! I love my rice, but could use a substitute once in a while.

RoseyK

this is a cool idea... thank you. I am going to try it.

Yardtigress

I will have to try this. I use canned (rinse them) bean sprouts instead of pasta with sauce and meatballs. For the carbs I can have the whole can.

Elleinnz

My favorite kind of rice is............Rice. White, Brown, Yellow, Purple, Blue, it doesn't matter.

If I wanted cauliflower I would eat Cauliflower. This is almost as bad as substituting pizza dough with cauliflower. *sigh*

Oh my - this from the guy that has egg whites as his staple food.....now if I eat eggs I eat the whole egg - not just the whites.....so some of us like cauliflower rice - and some egg whites...I know which one I would rather eat!

Great tip Mike - here is my favorite recipe.... I chop up some chillies instead of the seasoning ....http://nomnompaleo.com/post/1626071845/another-simpler-version-of-cauliflower-rice

Shivpea

OOhhhh... I'll definitely try that one, thanks!!

mbow1977

My favorite kind of rice is............Rice. White, Brown, Yellow, Purple, Blue, it doesn't matter.

If I wanted cauliflower I would eat Cauliflower. This is almost as bad as substituting pizza dough with cauliflower. *sigh*

Oh my - this from the guy that has egg whites as his staple food.....now if I eat eggs I eat the whole egg - not just the whites.....so some of us like cauliflower rice - and some egg whites...I know which one I would rather eat!

Great tip Mike - here is my favorite recipe.... I chop up some chillies instead of the seasoning ....http://nomnompaleo.com/post/1626071845/another-simpler-version-of-cauliflower-rice

Haha, i literally just laughed out loud reading that, nicely put

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GdeVries

Love it, thanks for sharing that tip!

sassycupcakecutie

Great idea . Ill have to try that!

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