Cauliflower Rice with Vegetables

Looking for a grain-free recipe? How about finely chopped cauliflower? It resembles white rice. And to make it even better, this recipe adds chopped vegetables, olives, Himalayan salt, and ground black pepper.

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
• 8 green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 medium yellow squash, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions:

1. Place 1/4 of the cauliflower pieces into a food processor bowl, or the amount you feel that your food processor can handle, and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
2. Mix in the remaining ingredients, and serve!

Variations:

1. For added flavor, mix in 1/4 cup of your favorite herb, finely chopped. You might try oregano, basil, thyme, or dill.
2. For added zing, add 1/2 thinly sliced jalapeño pepper or to taste.
3. Add cooked chickpeas or lentils and you’ve got a light lunch!

Yield:
Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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