Turmeric Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

turmeric mediterranean cauliflower rice

It's no secret I absolutely love Mediterranean Food. I try to incorporate turmeric into almost all of my dishes because of its light flavor and anti-inflammatory properties that fight the body's foreign invaders to repair damage.

The cauliflower rice substitute makes for a low-carb, detoxifying side to any dish, especially my Greek Chicken Kabobs.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups riced cauliflower (I used Veggie Noodle Co. pre-riced from Sprouts)

• 1 large red bell pepper

• ½ yellow onion

• ½ cup fresh Mediterranean parsley

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp cumin

• Olive oil

Toppings:

• Fat free feta crumbles (exclude for Vegan)

• Kalamata olives

• Lemon slices

Directions:

1. Sautee cauliflower rice with 1 TBS olive oil on medium heat on skillet, stirring frequently.

2. While cauliflower rice cooks, cut red bell pepper into small enough pieces to fit into food processor (2 in. X 2 in.). Chop bell pepper in food processor until pieces are riced but not pulped. Add to skillet. Repeat the same process with ½ yellow onion.

3. Add minced garlic, black pepper, turmeric and cumin to skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Remove skillet from heat. Add chopped parsley and lemon juice, mixing together.

5. Garnish with Kalamata olives, fat free feta crumbles and lemon slices as desired.