This quick and easy Turmeric Cauliflower Rice with Coconut is loaded with turmeric, black pepper and unsweetened flaked coconut. A naturally vegan, low carb, paleo and Whole30 side dish that is on the table in minutes!
Simple side dishes like this Turmeric Cauliflower Rice with Coconut are an easy way to upgrade any meal.
If you have cauliflower rice in the freezer then this is NO JOKE on the table in under 10 minutes. There is no chopping and no complicated prep.
But, the flavor is amazing and tastes like it’s complicated. The first time I made this, my 2-year old ate the entire batch. By himself. From the frying pan (don’t worry, the pan had cooled and wasn’t hot).
You all know I have a thing for getting my family to eat as much turmeric has possible so I was obviously thrilled. I’ve since made this many times. It makes a great quick side dish.
I’ve also added in organic baby spinach at the end and then served with a fried egg on top. Holy yum!
To keep it vegan, add in the spinach and some canned chickpeas.
Either way, you are going to love this simple but flavorful dish!
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This quick and easy Turmeric Cauliflower Rice with Coconut is loaded with turmeric, black pepper and unsweetened flaked coconut. A naturally vegan, low carb, paleo and Whole30 side dish that is on the table in minutes!
- 2 tablespoons organic virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 12 ounces frozen riced cauliflower
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shaved coconut flakes
- fresh cilantro or parsley chopped for serving (optional)
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Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add coconut oil and then ground turmeric.
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Heat turmeric for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
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Add frozen cauliflower rice. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft.
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Add salt, pepper and coconut flakes. Toss until well mixed.
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Continue cooking an additional 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve topped with chopped cilantro or parsley and Enjoy!
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This is a simple dish I LOVE. I make cauli rice at home all the time and would love to incorporate more turmeric!
I am always looking for ways to eat more turmeric!
Easy peasy and delish. And I’m allllllllllll about the pre-packaged cauliflower rice. Chopping cauliflower is sooooooooo messy for me. 🙂
Seriously! The process of making cauli rice isn’t that bad but the clean up drives me nuts!
I love the idea of adding an egg on top! Yum!
Yes! The egg on top makes a great breakfast – with some baby spinach!
I am so very interested in this dish! I love turmeric and know how wonderful it is for joint issues. And coconut in any thing is a favorite for me!! Great recipe for a healthier January after the holidays!!
Yes, turmeric is a known medicinal spice!
I just cleaned out my spice drawer and found a whole bag of Turmeric that I had forgotten about. Looks like I’m making this soon!
Yay! Hope you love it 🙂
This sounds like an amazing side dish, and I love the idea of adding chickpeas to make it into a vegan main… unfortunately, my husband won’t touch cauliflower (yes, he’s a picky weirdo, but I forgive him because he’s pretty awesome otherwise), but I would happily eat a whole batch on my own anyways. 🙂
I hear you – my husband is against nutritional yeast and I love it but he is the best so I forgive him that 😉
I love turmeric, what a fantastic recipe!
Thank you Lauren!
Thank you for this refreshing suggestion. Not a vegan but will make it, definitely ! Have a pleasant day !
Alyssa, first time comment or, long time follower. I have loved every recipe of yours I’ve made. Thank you so much for your generosity. This dish will definitely appear in my table. What is in you cast iron pan in the picture. It looks amazing but I don’t recognize it. Thank you, Barbara
Hi Barbara! So happy to hear from you and thank you for the kind words 🙂
The dish behind the cauli rice is Sesame Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Onions and scheduled to be posted later this week!!
Than you so much! I cannot wait to make both.
Have you tried it without coconut? My husband *really* does not like coconut, somI avoid it in all forms.
What is the difference in baking, between almond flour and coconut flour? It has something to do with moisture, right? I usually just skip recipes with coconut flour, but would using almond flour instead screw it up (cookies, etc)?
Hi Jackie! Yes, you can leave out the coconut flakes. I recommend using Ghee, pastured Butter or Extra Virgin Olive Oil in place of the Coconut Oil.
As for coconut flour vs. almond flour. Totally different – they are not interchangeable and subbing one for the other would screw up the recipe. You are right, it is about the moisture content and also the volume!