Cauliflower Rice with Fresh Peas and Cumin
Cauliflower. It isn’t a word that makes your heart skip a beat, or makes you start to salivate. But it is a work horse that can don many coats. I have used it as a pizza crust, a base for “stir-fry”, roasted it, made cauliflower steaks in the dehydrator and even made raw mashed “potatoes” with it. I love cauliflower for it’s diversity. You will love it with peas and cumin in this easy, raw recipe that will remind you that spring is right around the corner.
Did you know that cauliflower has wonderful health benefits? It is a cruciferous vegetable, a member of the powerhouse team. It is considered to be a cancer preventer, and Cauliflower also has phytonutrients that can help activate detoxification enzymes and regulate their activity. Can’t beat that! Cauliflower is a good source of Vitamin C and Manganese, and it’s levels of vitamin K make it an inflammatory fighter, too.
With many parts of the country still being savaged by winter, I wanted to bring you a recipe that will remind you that spring isn’t too far away. Cauliflower and fresh peas go beautifully together. When you top everything off with a lemon and cumin dressing, it all comes alive! Give this one a whirl. I know you won’t be disappointed.
Cauliflower Rice with Fresh Peas and Cumin
Serves 4
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 cup fresh peas
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes (optional)
- pinch Himalayan salt and pepper
- Cut the cauliflower florets from the stem. Pulse in food processor until the cauliflower is the size of pieces of rice.
- Stir in peas and scallions.
- Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, maple syrup, and ginger. Pour over cauliflower mixture and stir to combine.
- Top with pine nuts and chili flakes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Sheena wrote on March 17, 2014
Lovely, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Michelle wrote on March 15, 2014
This looks delicious and I will make it along with a curry dish. Heaven!
Sarah wrote on March 10, 2014
This looks lovely and tasty. Pity my boys don’t like cauliflower but I’ll try it with my other half later in the spring when fresh peas are available.
I just voted as requested in both categories. Good luck!
Ada wrote on March 10, 2014
I made a lot of green smoothie, but this is the first time to make raw “rice”. Really fantastic, thanks so much !
eti wrote on March 7, 2014
I HAVE TO TRY IT… LOOK AMAZING!!!!
phyllis wrote on March 6, 2014
I love it! Easy to put together, I had all the ingredients in my home, except the peas, soooo delicious, got me wanting more simple, healthy entrees!
Malena wrote on March 6, 2014
Susan, forgot to ask: so you have e-books for iPad ??
Hope you do!
Malena wrote on March 6, 2014
Voted and ask your permission to share a request for all my friends to vote for you and their friends as well. I don’t want to do something which might set you back!
Love everything about this website!
Thank you for teaching and sharing in such a visual manner. I love all the pictures and the recipe format!
God bless you abundantly, Susan!
Malena