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Spanish Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Rice
This vibrant Spanish-inspired dish features saffron-infused cauliflower rice topped with a medley of colorful roasted vegetables. It's a plant-based, paleo-friendly main course that's both delicious and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
45 min4 servingsspanishmain course
ketogenic
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
ovo-vegetarian
vegan
pescetarian
paleo
primal
whole30
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0.95mg
Iron 0.03mg
Potassium 1.3mg
Vitamin A 0.26mcg
Vitamin C 0.07mg
Magnesium 0.29mg
Folate 0.21mcg
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 1 medium orange bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
Instructions
- 1Prepare the Cauliflower Rice: Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- 2Infuse with Saffron: Heat light olive oil in a large pan. Add saffron threads and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cauliflower rice and stir to coat. Season with salt, white pepper, and granulated garlic. Cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes. Keep warm.
- 3Roast the Vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop the white onion, orange bell pepper, and green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Toss the vegetables with light olive oil, salt, white pepper, and fresh rosemary.
- 4Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- 5Assemble the Dish: Divide the saffron-infused cauliflower rice among plates. Top with the roasted vegetables.
- 6Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley flakes.
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