Name: Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 1½ cups coconut milk; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon classic monkfruit; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (, optional)

A keto recipe for coconut rice without the carbs. Just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes on the stove and you will have a delicious cauliflower side dish recipe for all your keto take out favorites.

Feature image for coconut cauliflower rice.

This creamy Coconut Cauliflower Rice is a keto recipe full of coconut flavor without all the carbs from regular rice. It is a simple side dish has the perfect balance of sweet and savory and perfect to serve with any of your favorite keto Asian dish.

Cauliflower coconut rice will be one of your new favorite ways to enjoy cauliflower rice recipes. It is the perfect way to get extra veggies in the diet and a great addition to your menu.

Coconut Cauliflower Rice in a gray bowl with chopped cilantro sprinkled on top. — The flavor of creamy coconut cauliflower rice is enhanced with a touch of sweetener and salt.

❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ It is another delicious way to enjoy this versatile veggie that is the perfect addition to a low-carb diet.

✔️ Each serving is only 4 net carbs and is full of creamy tropical flavors!

✔️ It is a healthy side dish made with simple ingredients and a great way to get kids to eat cauliflower!

Chopped cauliflower on a green cutting board. — Hand chop the cauliflower or use a food processor to roughly chop the florets into riced pieces.

🥘 Ingredients

1 Head of cauliflower, riced

Full-fat coconut milk

Powdered sweetener (optional) and salt, to balance the flavors

Cilantro

🔪 Instructions

Add the riced cauliflower and coconut milk to a large skillet. Season with salt and sugar and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.

Ingredients for coconut rice. — Just 3 simple ingredients to make this keto coconut rice recipe!

🥄 Equipment

Chef knife

Cutting board

Large sauté pan

Wooden spoon

🥫Storage

Store any leftover coconut cauliflower rice in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

📖 Variations

Stir in 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice and serve with a squeeze of lime zest.

Add ¼ teaspoon coconut extract for extra coconut flavor.

Sprinkle with unsweetened toasted coconut flakes for added texture.

To reduce the amount of fat, use lite coconut milk in place of the full fat coconut milk.

Riced cauliflower and coconut milk simmering on the stove. — The riced cauliflower and coconut milk simmers uncovered until cauliflower is tender and coconut milk has reduced.

💭 Tips

Save time and use frozen cauliflower rice instead of fresh cauliflower rice. It does not need to be thawed, just place it in the dish with the coconut milk and proceed as directed.

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The browned butter in this recipe makes this Garlic Mashed Cauliflower irresistibly delicious!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve this coconut cauliflower rice with a side of Keto sesame chicken or Coconut Milk Shrimp Curry. It also is a great base for burrito bowls and to serve with stir fries.

🏫 The last word

I like to use canned coconut milk that is full fat. Coconut cream can be used in place of coconut milk, but I recommend reducing the amount of cream to keep the saturated fat down.

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