Minted cauliflower rice with green pepper
Cauliflower grated into rice-like grains is an ideal way to enjoy Indian flavours without the carbs and calories that rice has. It’s surprisingly filling and satisfying if flavoured well – best of all, it takes only a few minutes to cook.
Minted cauliflower rice with green pepper
SERVES 4
- ½ head of cauliflower, coarsely grated or processed into ‘rice’ in a food processor
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 green pepper, cored, deseeded and finely chopped
- a small handful of mint, leaves picked (woody stalks discarded) and finely chopped
- squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Store-cupboard staples
Tip the cauliflower ‘rice’ into a bowl, season with salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Squeeze the cauliflower in a sieve to get rid of as much juice as possible.
Heat 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil in a saucepan and add the cauliflower ‘rice’. Stir constantly over a high heat for 5 minutes or until it begins to slightly darken in colour (ensure you stir it frequently to keep it fluffy and avoid clumping). Remove from the heat, tip into a bowl and set aside.
Warm another tablespoon of sunflower oil in the same pan, add the cumin seeds and cook over a high heat until they darken, then add the green pepper and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until soft.
Mix in the cauliflower ‘rice’ and mint. Adjust the seasoning to taste and drizzle with the lemon juice.
Serve with a salad and some natural yogurt.
TIP If you’d like a bit of heat in this dish, add a couple of chopped chillies after the cumin seeds have darkened. Fry them for a few seconds then add the green pepper.