Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups cauliflower rice about 340g- approx ½ of one medium head of cauliflower
- 3 cups of broccoli florets about 340g
- ¾ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk light or full fat
- 1 cup parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- To a large cast iron skillet (or oven safe pan) over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add garlic, onion and sundried tomatoes. Cook until fragrant and the onions appear translucent
- Add paprika, cumin, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and crushed red pepper and stir.
- Add in broccoli florets and cauliflower rice, coconut milk, vegetable broth and ½ of the parmesan cheese and stir (use a wooden spatula to break large broccoli florets into smaller pieces). Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once vegetables are tender, top with remaining parmesan cheese and broil for about 5-10 minutes, until the cheese turns golden in colour!
- Serve immediately while warm.
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