Savory Summer Cauliflower Rice

Now that summertime and triple digit temperatures are in full swing, mealtime is about whipping up healthful, light, easy dishes that fill you up without weighing you down.  Although I am all for whole grains, because of their long list of health benefits, I fully support increasing veggie intake by way of cleverly created dishes…introducing, Savory Summer Cauliflower Rice.  With just a few ingredients and about 10 minutes, you’ll have yourself a plant-strong, eye-catching, bright side dish sure to please at your next dinner party or BBQ.

SAVORY SUMMER CAULIFLOWER RICE

Yields ~6 servings

Adapted from The Kitchn’s Cauliflower Rice and Couscous 

By Jentry Lee Hull

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower (white, green, or purple – my favorite)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil, avocado or coconut oil (optional)
• pinch of pink Himalayan salt (optional)
• squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• fresh basil, dill or cilantro, minced
• pinch of spice (red pepper flakes, paprika, cayenne)

Directions:

1. Thoroughly rinse cauliflower, remove leaves/stems (set aside for garnish), cut into florets, and run under warm water (in a colander). Drain and pat dry.
2. In a food processor, add florets and pulse until they’re broken up. Scrape down the sides and pulse again until cauliflower is in rice-sized granules.
3. Remove contents from the food processor and set aside.
4. In a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine the cauliflower rice and oil (if desired).
5. Toss to evenly coat the rice with the oil. Reduce the heat and cover for a few minutes until the rice is tender (about 3-5 min).
6. Remove from heat.
7. Season with lemon juice, salt, herbs and spices.
8. Place reserved stems and leaves in a serving bowl, top with the cauliflower rice (as pictured above), and enjoy!
9. For leftovers, allow rice to cool before storing in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for about 5-7 days.

Cheers to your health!

Coach Jentry

Gumsaba Outdoor Fitness Class schedule Thursday 6/25/15

5:30AM Sunrise Danville Womens only class – Coach Briana – Pick Up Circuit 

5:30AM Sunrise Danville Mens only class – Coach Joel – TRX Partner

6AM Sunup Lafayette Co-Ed class – Coach Jentry – TRX Partner

7:10 AM Summer Walnut Creek class – Coach Briana – Pick Up Circuit

8:15AM Outdoor Yoga at the Moraga Commons – Coach Jentry 

9AM Sunshine Walnut Creek Womens class – Coach Briana – Pick Up Circuit

11:00AM Cytosport HIIT Training – Coach Briana (private class) 

12:00PM Cytosport Power Yoga – Coach Jentry (private class)