Ive found a Low Calorie and Low Carb Rice alternative!! Yey!
mbow1977
Posts: 213
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!!!!
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!!!!
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Ye I use this,
You can even add pillau flavoring to it.
Very good tip.0 -
Really? Nice one, ill give it a try. Thanks for the tip0
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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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YEP! I LOVE IT!0
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ye me too im a cauliflower rice lover and cauliflower mash lover and cauliflower pizza lover lol its basically my carb 0
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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 lol0 -
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?0 -
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.0 -
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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?0 -
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!!!!
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Nice tip - thanks! Definitely going to give this a try :happy:0
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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.0
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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 me0 -
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 0
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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 whirl0 -
I love courgette ribbons. I use them as a base for salad. tasty. I prefer courgette raw to cooked now.0
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I've never tried, sounds good Thanks for the info0
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Another great substitute is Quinoa. Really good for you and a similar texture to cous cous.
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/whatisquinoa.htm0 -
Oh thanks for posting! I love my rice, but could use a substitute once in a while.0
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this is a cool idea... thank you. I am going to try it.0
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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.0
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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-rice0 -
OOhhhh... I'll definitely try that one, thanks!!0
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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 put0 -
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Love it, thanks for sharing that tip!0
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Great idea . Ill have to try that!0
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