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Published: May 8, 2018 · by: jenniferbanz

Microwave Cauliflower Rice

Stop buying those frozen bags of cauliflower rice and make your own...Microwave cauliflower rice for half the price!

cauliflower rice in freezer bags

I am as guilty as anyone when it comes to buying those frozen bags of cauliflower rice for the microwave.  They are super convenient...but about double or triple the price of making it yourself!  This tutorial for Microwave Cauliflower Rice is going to show you how easy it is to make it yourself.

The few things you are going to need for this microwave cauliflower rice are a large head of cauliflower with the leaves removed, a food processor, and a knife.  That's it!

First thing I did was remove the green leaves from the cauliflower, but I left the stem.  I'm not sure if you've noticed...but most of the frozen cauliflower rice you buy in the grocery store is all stem!  So we're going to use it all!!

large head of cauliflower on a green cutting board

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Then I cut the cauliflower into quarters.  A quarter of the cauliflower is about the max amount you want to put in your food processor.  any more and the rice will not be consistent.

a cauliflower cut into quarters

I cut a quarter into smaller chunks, then I put it in the food processor and pulsed it until it was the consistency of rice.  This didn't take very long, maybe 20 seconds.

cauliflower rice in a food processor

I then scooped the rice out and put it in freezer bags.  You can go to the trouble of flash freezing the microwave cauliflower rice, but I don't think it is necessary.  When I am ready for some cauliflower rice, I pull a bag out of the freezer and break apart the contents with my hands a little.

cauliflower rice in freezer bags

I then dump the frozen cauliflower rice in a covered microwave safe bowl so it can steam.  I used a glass bowl with a lid and microwaved for 5 minutes.  I then let it sit for a couple of minutes to cool down a bit.

frozen cauliflower rice in a microwave safe bowl

The cauliflower rice was perfectly cooked!  I love keeping this frozen cauliflower rice on hand for my Loaded Cauliflower Casserole, Albondigas Soup, Low Carb Shrimp Recipe and Cauliflower Rice, Low carb stuffed peppers, and Brown Stew Chicken.

frozen cauliflower rice in a microwave safe bowl

Microwave Cauliflower Rice

Stop buying those frozen bags of cauliflower rice and make your own...Microwave cauliflower rice for half the price!
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Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 20kcal
Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Head Cauliflower

Instructions

  • Remove the green leaves from the bottom of the cauliflower, leaving the stem.
  • Cut the cauliflower into quarters.
  • Take one quarter and cut into large chunks.  Put into a food processor and pulse 5-6 times until the cauliflower resembles rice.
  • Dump the cauliflower into a large bowl.  
  • Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other 3 portions of cauliflower.
  • Spoon the riced cauliflower into 3 quart sized freezer bags.  Place in the freezer until ready to use.
  • When ready to eat, remove from the freezer and break the riced cauliflower apart with your fingers or drop it on the counter a few times to break it up.
  • Dump into a microwave safe bowl and cover with a lid.  Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes.  Let stand for 1 minute before serving.  Season as desired

Jennifer's tips

  • If you do not own a microwave or you would rather not use one, you can dump the contents into a skillet and sauté with a little butter until they are cooked through.
  • If you want to use reusable bags instead of disposable, I have heard very good things about Stasher bags!
Servings: 6

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 20kcal

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

Keyword :cauliflower rice, gluten free, rice substitute

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  1. Karen says

    July 11, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Jennifer, love your site! Thank you! What is a good food processor? Do you have a link? Thank you in advance

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      July 20, 2020 at 10:21 am

      I honestly do not have a food processor! I just use a mini chopped from Ninja

      Reply
  2. Courtney says

    July 24, 2019 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    Storing it in glass Tupperware also makes it super easy and a little better for the earth 😉

    Reply
  3. Jenn says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    So stoked this can be made in the microwave - we love cauliflower rice!!

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      May 18, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      Yes! And cutting up a cauliflower is so easy!

      Reply
  4. April says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    Yassssss! I love cauliflower rice, but you're right - the bags at the store are SUPER expensive. This is something I can add to meal prep days, and it doesn't take long at all!

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      May 18, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Nope, it's so easy and then you have a stocked freezer of cauliflower rice!

      Reply

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