Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

For a change of pace, and a new way to enjoy your veggies, swap your brown rice with this finely chopped cauliflower "rice."

Ingredients

• 6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 head)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup asted sliced almonds
• ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, cilantro and/or basil
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Instructions

• Pulse cauliflower florets 2 cups at a time in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower rice, sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds, herbs and lemon zest.

Tips

• Refrigerate raw cauliflower “rice” (Step 1) for up to 3 days.