Cauliflower Rice Hack – how to cook frozen cauliflower rice on the stove top. The tastiest, easiest, most convenient cauli rice! Whole30, keto, paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, vegan, clean eating, real food.
I’ve discovered the easiest, most delicious and convenient way to make cauliflower rice. This hack has changed my life. Perfect for my whole30 + keto lifestyle.
Before, I used to chop and make my own cauliflower rice in the food processor. Small bits of cauliflower rice would get everywhere. It was such a pain to prep and clean up.
Then, I discovered frozen cauliflower rice and I will never go back!
How to Cook Frozen Cauliflower Rice on the Stove
Cauliflower rice freezes beautifully, and I actually prefer the taste over homemade.
To cook it on the stovetop, you just heat up your skillet, add in some olive oil and the frozen cauliflower rice. No need to thaw! You can cook it straight from frozen. It is ready in 5 minutes!
It thaws as it cooks, and all the water evaporates. The resulting cauliflower rice has the perfect chew and isn’t mushy like you would assume.
Benefits of Frozen Cauliflower Rice
- Always have it on hand and ready in your freezer
- No worry of it expiring in the fridge
- It doesn’t have that “farty” smell that is so gross about cauliflower, so you won’t stink up the microwave when reheating!
- Cheaper than freshly prepared cauliflower rice
- Way less cleanup than chopping it yourself
- Prefer the taste and texture of frozen cauliflower rice WAY more than fresh
Watch How to Make Frozen Cauliflower Rice (1:11 mins)
Cauliflower Rice Hack
Prep Time: 0 mins- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
12-ounce bag frozen organic cauliflower rice (no need to thaw)
1 tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
If the bag has frozen clumps of cauliflower rice, break it up first for even cooking. I usually slam the bag on the counter, or gently pound it with a ladle or meat mallet.
Once the pan is heated, add the oil, frozen cauliflower rice and salt. Stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes, until the cauliflower rice is getting brown spots.
Serve warm.
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for at least 5 days.
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Tania says
September 2, 2019 at 12:47 pmHi Natalie, thanks so much for this tip! I wish I’d read this BEFORE going to the grocery store and buying a head of cauliflower (with the intention of attempting my own riced cauliflower!). I’ll definitely try this, and may add some diced onion to it as well. Thanks!
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Natalie says
September 7, 2019 at 6:51 amThank you Tania! You’ve got to try it from frozen next time! It is my absolute FAVORITE! And yes, diced onion sounds delish!
Virginia Medina says
September 2, 2019 at 5:24 pmWhat is your favorite brand? My Costco stopped selling them 4 packs to a bag, loved them
Natalie says
September 7, 2019 at 6:51 amOh darn! Sorry they stopped! I’ve been using the Costco brand. I’ve also used the trader joe’s and it was great too! They all seem the same to me : )