Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 -4 stalks celery
  • 2 -3 small zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup broth or 1/2 cup stock
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Method

  • Grate or process the head of cauliflower to the texture of rice (I pulse it in the food processor in two or three batches).
  • Chop the garlic, onion, peppers, zucchini and celery. You can do all of this in the food processor.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
  • Saute the vegetables together until heated through.
  • Add stock and lower the heat, stirring often.
  • When cauliflower starts to soften, add the tomato paste and spices and cook over low heat until the texture of cooked rice.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Add more stock or broth as neecessary as the vegetables cook to maintain the rice texture.
  • This can be made ahead and it freezes well.
  • You may add cooked chicken or sausage or cheese to this to make a one-dish meal.