Golden-Brown Bacon-Cauliflower 'Rice' with Lemon

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A savory, crunchy base of cauliflower rice cooked with smoky bacon and bright lemon zest, ideal for keto meals. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs cauliflower, bacon, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 285 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut cauliflower into florets, then pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice (about 1 minute). Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
  3. Step 3: Add cauliflower rice to the skillet with bacon fat, along with garlic powder and 1/8 tsp sea salt. Stir well and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cauliflower is tender and edges are golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Stir in lemon zest and reserved crispy bacon, then sprinkle with chopped parsley. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant and combined.

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