How to Make Frozen Cauliflower Rice (Easy Hack!)
This is an easy and delicious recipe for how to make frozen cauliflower rice! The tastiest, most convenient way to turn frozen riced cauliflower into cooked perfection in just 5 minutes! Use for any riced cauliflower recipes, including stir fries, soups, curry, side dishes, and more.
Servings: 2
Calories: 94
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce bag frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, ghee or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- If the bag has frozen clumps of cauliflower rice, break it up the clumps so it will cook evenly. 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.1 12-ounce bag frozen cauliflower rice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ghee or butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- Serve warm.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for at least 5 days.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Quick Thaw: To speed up this process even more, you can thaw the frozen riced cauliflower in your microwave for 3 minutes. Then, squeeze out all the excess moisture using a dish towel or nut milk bag. Then, warm in your skillet in olive oil/butter/ghee over low-medium heat for just 2-3 minutes.
- More Servings: If you want to cook more than 1 bag at a time, I recommend using the Quick Thaw method. If you overcrowd your skillet with too much frozen riced cauliflower, it lengthens the cooking time since it's more to thaw.
- Other Riced Vegetables: This same method works for frozen riced broccoli, too!
Serving Tips
This is one of my favorite ways to get veggies on the table when I’m eating a low carb diet. You can always jazz it up with fresh cilantro and lime juice to make “cilantro lime cauliflower rice” or use it in recipes like my taco meat hack or your favorite stir fry. This rice substitute is so versatile!Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use for meal prep or in place of real rice in any recipe. To freeze leftovers, store the cauliflower rice in a freezer-safe bag, remove any excess air, and store it for up to 2 months. Reheat over the stove top with a bit of oil.Nutrition
Calories: 94 | Total Carbs: 6.6g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 3.3g | Net Carbs: 3g