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    Home » Side Dishes

    Spicy Zucchini Cauliflower Rice

    Published: Nov 22, 2016 · Updated: Aug 31, 2021 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    A spicy keto cauliflower rice dish that is full of spice, heat and flavour!  Although I made this as a side dish, it would make a hearty main dish too.  I had a bowl of it by itself for lunch whilst the Chief Taster enjoyed his as a side to some chicken. Both of us were happy, so that's something! Wine wasn't involved either so another tick! 

    I added the zucchini as I wanted a vegetable that would go well with the spices without absorbing them too much.  Yes, I'm looking at you eggplant.  So my good friend zucchini stepped up.   Feel free to add another vegetable or even omit it.  Just enjoy the spices!

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    You might want to serve this spicy cauliflower recipe with a side a yogurt and cucumber dip to help cool your mouth from the spices.  If I made it again I would definitely be reaching for the yogurt pot.  It's quite nice to have a smooth dip along with something spicy.

    I don't mind a bit of heat and spicy but if you are more on the mild side of taste, you may want to use less spice and perhaps omit one of the heat spices.  Perhaps put the chilli aside?  Or add bit by bit, tasting the zucchini mixture as you go along before you combine it with the cauliflower rice.

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    What to Serve with this

    Although this low carb cauliflower dish is a meal in itself, this makes a great side dish with chicken or beef. For those of you who may find the dish dry by itself and need a sauce, then serve with this spicy stir fry sauce. The flavours of the spicy stir fry sauce go very well with the cauliflower and you could happily drizzle the sauce over it too. Or add to your chicken or beef. For a hearty spicy cauliflower rice packed with protein try a Keto Jambalaya.

    How to Cook Cauliflower Rice

    I enjoy cauliflower rice as a quick side dish and usually stir fry it but am starting to prefer the texture when it baked in the oven.  The heat from the oven dries out the water in the cauliflower and gives it a great texture.  If you are in a rush, cook the cauliflower rice in the microwave.

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    Other Cauliflower Rice Dishes

    • Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
    • Coconut Cauliflower Rice
    • Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice with Chicken
    • Vegetable Cauliflower Rice
    • Cauliflower Jollof Rice

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    Spicy Zucchini Cauliflower Rice

    Angela Coleby
    A cauliflower rice dish packed with flavour.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 People
    Calories 84 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 head cauliflower
    • 1 zucchini trimmed and cut into cubes
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 jalapenos deseeded and chopped
    • 6 spring onions finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F degrees
    • Trim the leaves and stalks from the cauliflower and cut into florets.
    • Make the cauliflower rice by either grating the florets, or using a food processor to blitz them.
    • Place the cauliflower rice on a parchment paper lined baking tray and drizzle with half of the oil.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, turning over half way through with a spoon or spatula.
    • Heat half of the olive oil in a frying pan.
    • Add the zucchini and cook for 5 – 8 minutes until slightly golden.
    • Add the jalapeno and spring onions and cook for a further 5 minutes.
    • Add the spices and stir thoroughly. Set aside.
    • When the cauliflower rice is cooked, stir in the spicy zucchini mixture until all of the cauliflower is coated.
    • Eat and enjoy!

    Notes

    Serves 2
    Nutritional Info per serving – 84 Calories, 2g Fat, 6g Protein, 16g Total Carbs, 7g Fibre, 9g Net Carbs
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information."
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 2gFiber: 7g
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    1. Ann Stebbing

      August 23, 2022 at 3:19 am

      Would leftovers of this freeze well? My husband wouldn't touch it, but I'l like to try it.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 23, 2022 at 9:42 am

        Yes it would freeze great. Once it has been defrosted, I would heat it up in a skillet.

        Reply
    2. CINDY

      June 19, 2021 at 12:30 am

      will be making this tonight with shrimp added! YUM!!!

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        June 19, 2021 at 3:04 pm

        Sounds a great combination! Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    3. Susan P

      August 24, 2020 at 5:58 pm

      Gonna try this. I've not had luck with cauliflower, mine always turns to mush. What is the secret as I see so many dishes using it.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 24, 2020 at 7:08 pm

        Don't grate it too small. I find baking it in the oven gets rid of the moisture too.

        Reply
    4. Nancy

      August 10, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Delicious. Added some sauteed garlic butter chicken pieces..yum!

      Reply
    5. Kanda Lawson

      February 17, 2018 at 11:46 am

      If I buy the cauliflower already riced (at Trader Joe's), how much do you think I'd need for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        February 17, 2018 at 12:10 pm

        About 2 cups

        Reply
    6. Erin Haagenson

      September 19, 2017 at 6:47 am

      Yummy.I added red bell pepper and regular onion. It has heat but not too spicy.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        September 19, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        Ooh, nice addition

        Reply
    7. Jennifer Burgstahler

      September 09, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      Awesome recipe - my mouth is happy with this combination of spices. I added avocado. Thank you for posting this recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        September 10, 2017 at 12:56 pm

        Oooh, good choice with the avocado addition.

        Reply
    8. Elaine @ foodbod

      November 26, 2016 at 3:47 am

      Love it! Great flavours and packed full of goodness 🙂

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        November 28, 2016 at 12:36 pm

        Definitely along your delicious flavour combinations! Hope you are well x

        Reply

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