Sautéed Cauliflower Rice with Garlic and Lemon Zest

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Light and fluffy cauliflower rice sautéed with garlic and brightened with fresh lemon zest for a versatile Whole30 side dish. This Whole30 recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cauliflower head, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 10 min Serves 4 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 medium cauliflower head into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice, yielding about 5 cups cauliflower rice.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring frequently and cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, cooking for another minute.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm as a side dish.

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