Vij's Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Vij's Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
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  1. To prepare the rice: Wash rice twice in cold water. Soak rice in 3 cups of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain rice.
  2. In a medium pot with a lid, combine rice, 3 1/4 cups of water, butter and salt on high heat. As soon as the rice starts to boil vigorously, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, but do not remove the lid. Allow rice to sit for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and set aside.
  3. To prepare the cauliflower: In a separate frying pan or a wok, heat cumin seeds in oil on medium-high heat. Once seeds have sizzled for 30 to 45 seconds, reduce the heat to medium and add onions and cloves. Sauté the onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until brown. Add turmeric, jalapeño and salt, and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add cauliflower, stir well and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, until cauliflower is cooked but still firm and not too soft.
  4. Add cauliflower to rice and combine well. Add cilantro and stir with a large fork until the rice is completely yellow from the turmeric.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 152.23 Kcal (637 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.97g 8%
Cholesterol 1.91mg 1%
Sodium 658.34mg 27%
Potassium 76.04mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.96g 9%
Sugars 0.85g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 2.13g 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Iron 24.2mg 134%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.79 Kcal (347 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.7g 8%
Cholesterol 1.04mg 1%
Sodium 358.04mg 27%
Potassium 41.36mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.12g 9%
Sugars 0.46g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.64g 5%
Protein 1.16g 4%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 6%
Iron 13.1mg 134%
Calcium 11.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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