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Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetables
Author: Nicole Addison

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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