Homemade Riced Cauliflower Using a Blender
Riced cauliflower is easy to make and a delicious, low-carb twist for family meals. When made well, cauliflower rice has a pleasing texture and a mildly nutty flavor. It can be a substitute for classic grains in side dishes and salads, which helps you consume fewer carbs and still enjoy the satisfaction of something that tastes and feels like a traditional grain.

What Is Cauliflower Rice?
Cauliflower rice is simply cauliflower that’s cut or grated into rice-size pieces. It tastes similar to traditional rice and is light enough to let the rest of your meal shine. The fluffy texture works really well as a base, and you can add extra seasonings for a creative twist. It is a keto, low-calorie and low-carb substitute. You may find it the ideal substitute for other ingredients, just like broccoli seeds or stevia plant.
The versatility of cauliflower
You can use this convenient vegetable in various dishes as a lower-carb alternative to rice. Use it in:
- Casseroles, stir fries, sushi or rice bowls.
- Pizza crusts
- Mashed potatoes.
Different Varieties

Did you know that there are different colors and types of cauliflower? Each has its own unique flavor, and they can all be transformed into rice, adding a beautiful rainbow of colors to the plate. The most common varieties include:
- white
- green
- orange
- purple
Making Homemade Cauliflower Rice Without a Food Processor
Sure, having a food processor makes it easier to create cauliflower rice at home. But it isn’t necessary. You can do the same using a regular blender.
- Fully clean and cut the head of the cauliflower into small florets.
- Take your blender and fill half of it with cauliflower florets.
- Fill the whole container with water and close the lid.
- Pulse the blender for 10 to 20 seconds.
- When you see that the cauliflower florets have been transformed into the proportionate size of rice-like grains, stop.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer to get rid of all the water.
Now you have riced cauliflower. This method is also known as making crucifer rice.
Additional Tips
- Use fresh cauliflower: The fresher your vegetable is, the better the texture of your rice will be.
- Avoid overcooking: You do not need to cook cauliflower rice for long. If you’re adding it to a recipe, add it at the end of the cooking process to retain its tenderness.
- Seasonings: Seasoning your rice and adding various flavors helps create the exact white rice taste you have been looking for. You can even use it to make a version of low-carb fried rice.
Storage
Storing your cauliflower rice is super simple. You can place the cauliflower rice in a resealable plastic or closed glass container and store it for up to four days in the refrigerator.
Store-bought versions

Recently, we’ve been buying cauliflower rice from Costco. It comes in a big bag, with four smaller bags inside. Each bag is enough for two servings, great when making dinner for two people. It stays in the freezer until we are ready to cook it. Then we heat in a wok in just minutes. The Costco blend, from the Tattooed Chef, includes cut fresh vegetables as well. So it makes a great base for a stir fry.
How To Use Cauliflower Rice?
Cauliflower rice makes a great base or side dish. In general, you can use cauliflower rice anywhere you’d use regular rice. Here are some ideas:
- Sushi: Transform your regular sushi into low-carb sushi simply by replacing the traditional rice.
- Salads: Add to salads for that extra crunch.
- Stuffings: Use cauli rice together with ground beef for any stuffing, such as stuffed peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Stir fry: Combine roasted cauliflower with your favorite vegetables and choice of protein, and season as desired for that perfect stir fry with reduced carbohydrates.
- Tabbouleh: Replace bulgur with cauliflower grains to get a crispy, refreshing salad on the table.
- Fried rice: Use cauliflower the same way you would make fried rice — you don’t even need to cook the cauliflower rice beforehand.
- Rice bowls: Cauliflower rice is a delicious base with additional vegetables and meat. Instead of cooked rice, warm it over medium heat, and add salt and pepper before serving your bowls.
- Casseroles: Layering this vegetable rice with broccoli, mushrooms, and creamy, cheesy sauce makes a great casserole for the whole family.
There are endless possibilities for using cauliflower rice. I think you’ll love this great, low carb alternative to traditional grains.
Portions of this article originally appeared on Food Drink Life.

Riced Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- water
Instructions
- Fully clean and cut the head of the cauliflower into small florets.
- Take your blender and fill half of it with cauliflower florets.
- Fill the whole container with water and close the lid.
- Pulse the blender for 10 to 20 seconds.
- When you see that the cauliflower florets have been transformed into the proportionate size of rice-like grains, stop.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer to get rid of all the water.
- Cook your riced cauliflower or place in a storage container for later use.