Bacon and Chive Cauliflower Rice

This Bacon and Chive Cauliflower Rice is packed with lots of great, savory flavors. This low carb side dish comes together in minutes and is perfect as a side dish or light lunch.

I admit that the first time I heard someone talk about making rice out of cauliflower I thought there’s no way that’s going to be good. Surprisingly it turns out that cauliflower rice is really quite good and it is also extremely versatile. Today I’m sharing a simple recipe for cauliflower rice you can put together for a weeknight dinner or prep ahead lunch. 

How do you make rice from cauliflower?

There are two popular methods for ricing a head of cauliflower. For both methods you begin by removing the leaves and stem. Then breaking or chopping apart the florets into two the three inch pieces. Finally give it a quick rinse and pat dry with a clean dish towel or paper towel. 

Method 1: Box Grater 

After you’ve removed the stem and leaves and broken the cauliflower into florets grate the florets into rice on the large holes of the box grater by using an up and down motion. 

This method can get a little messy but I’ve got a tip for you to help cut back on some of the messiness. Using a large bowl place the box grater inside and then using grate the cauliflower into the bowl. This will help contain the rice. 

Method 2: Food Processor 

After cleaning and breaking the head of cauliflower down into florets place them into the cup of the food processor and pulse until it is broken down into small granules and resembles rice. 

After you have riced the cauliflower it’s time to do my favorite part, fry the bacon! For this recipe you can use 3 to 5 slices of bacon. It really just depends on how much you love bacon. I tend to go all out and use five but it’s totally a personal choice. 

How to make this recipe:

Step 1: Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and easy to crumble. Once the bacon is fried set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels and then reserve one tablespoon of the bacon renderings before draining the rest. 

Step 2: In the same skillet combine the tablespoon bacon renderings and butter. Whisking until butter is melted.  Reduce heat and add chopped onions. Cook, about 3-5 minutes or until tender and translucent . 

Step 3: Add the cauliflower rice and season with salt and pepper then sauté for about three minutes. Finally, add the jumbled bacon and chives then stir to combine. Remove from heat and serve immediately. 

Happy Cooking Y’all! 

Susanne 

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Bacon Chive Cauliflower Rice

Looking for a side dish that cut out carbs but not the flavor? You’ll love this Fried Cauliflower Rice with Bacon and Chives

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 121 kcal

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups riced cauliflower fresh or frozen
• 3-5 slices bacon crumbled
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1/2 cup onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced or one tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chives minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Bacon Chive Cauliflower Rice

Amount Per Serving (4 servings)

Calories 121 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 153mg7%

Potassium 250mg7%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 153IU3%

Vitamin C 32mg39%

Calcium 22mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.