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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Rice combines an easy and delicious vegetable side dish recipe with low carb cauliflower benefits! Cauliflower is diced into small pieces that resemble rice, but it is 100% vegetable! Add a little olive oil, parmesan cheese, and herbs and you’ll quickly have a tasty side to go with your dinner.
Why this recipe works:
Even folks who aren’t crazy about cauliflower love this easy side dish recipe!
- This Roasted Cauliflower Rice is a quick and easy vegetarian side dish – only four ingredients needed
- It really takes no time to put together, especially if you buy the cauliflower rice pre-packaged and grated parmesan cheese
- In just minutes, you have the easiest roasted cauliflower side dish, and its made extra tasty with golden brown parmesan and herbs mixed in
Ingredients:
- riced cauliflower
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- herbs
Here’s how to make it:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a baking sheet or baking pan.
- Stir to combine.
- Roast in a preheated 425 degree F oven for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm!
Cooking tips:
- You buy a head of cauliflower at the grocery store or the farmers market and pulse it in the food processor until it is finely chopped, or you can buy cauliflower rice ready to use at the store.
- You can use frozen cauliflower rice or thaw it prior to cooking. If frozen, you may need to increase cooking time.
- The parmesan can be grated from a block or your can buy a package of shredded parmesan cheese.
- Fresh herbs can be used in place of the dried herbs. If using fresh, double the amount and mince before adding.
- Salt was not added to this recipe because the parmesan and herbs give it plenty of flavor, but feel free to add some at the end if you prefer!
Related recipes:
Cauliflower is an easy vegetable to work into recipes! Here are just a few examples.
- Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Hidden Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Taco Skillet
- Southwest Stuffed Peppers
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 32 ounces cauliflower rice
- 1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs Your choice of rosemary, thyme, basil (or a combination of all three)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- On large baking sheet, combine all ingredients except about 1/2 cup of the shredded parmesan. Mix to evenly distribute the oil, cheese, and herbs over the cauliflower. Spread in an even layer. Top with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30min. No need to stir during cooking. Serve warm.
Notes
- You buy a head of cauliflower at the grocery store or the farmers market and pulse it in the food processor until it is finely chopped, or you can buy cauliflower rice ready to use at the store.
- You can use frozen cauliflower rice or thaw it prior to cooking. If frozen, you may need to increase cooking time.
- The parmesan can be grated from a block or your can buy a package of shredded parmesan cheese.
- Fresh herbs can be used in place of the dried herbs. If using fresh, double the amount and mince before adding.
- Salt was not added to this recipe because the parmesan and herbs give it plenty of flavor, but feel free to add some at the end if you prefer!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was originally published in November 2017 and has been updated with helpful information, ingredient and process photos, as well as recipe tips. Don’t worry – the recipe hasn’t changed!
Delicious! Had some cauliflower that I had roasted and froze; thawed it out and cut it up finely. Didn’t have to cook quite as long,, but it was so good. Served it with air fried shrimp and sweet peppers and coleslaw. Thanks for a super easy, super tasty recipe.
I made this and it was delicious! I let it go too long in my oven (convection oven and I didn’t compensate for time) and it got a bit charred, but, was still very delicious!
I love cauliflower in any form and have put this on my must make list
Does the parmesan have to be fresh or can I use the grated kind that’s not refridgerated?
The grated kind in the plastic bottle will work just fine!
Excellent
Wowza this was delicious! I used this instead of rice and topped with a tender arm roast. I kept some cauliflower aside and made a small portion with curry seasonings, it was delicious too.
Made this and added zucchini and shrimp! My husband raved!!!
This is absolutely delicious! Shared with my sister who is a Weight Watchers leader, my friend who is also a diabetic, and my diabetic nutritionist.
what constitutes the servings per dish? I’m very strict keto and count everything! Can’t wait to try this. Looks yummy!
Hi Kathleen, I entered 6 servings for this entire recipe to get the nutritional information.
Can you freeze this,sounds delicious. Nephew expecting a baby want to make casserole for them.
Thanks!
Mary
Hi Mary, Honestly, I’m not sure how well this recipe will freeze. I know you can buy a bag of frozen cauliflower, so I’m pretty sure it will hold up, but I can’t say with 100% certainly if it will be as good. If you do freeze, will you let me know how it turns out? Thanks! Krissy