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Dirty Cauliflower Rice

Dirty Cauliflower Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces thick-cut salami or pastrami diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 red or green jalapeño thinly sliced (seeded for less spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
  • ½ cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Trim the cauliflower stem, then chop the cauliflower, including the stem, into large pieces. 
  • Process the cauliflower, pulsing, until finely minced and approximately the size of rice, or grate on the large holes of a box grater. If desired, encase the cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salami and cook, stirring, until crisped, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining onions bell peppers, and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until softened, 8 to 9 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, and oregano and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the cauliflower, salt, and parsley and cook, stirring, until the cauliflower is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with more salt and garnish with parsley.