Basic Cauliflower Rice

I use cauliflower rice in tons of my recipes.  It is such a nice substitute for grains, is such a healthy crucifer and is bland enough to not overpower other flavors when you are trying to create a food makeover!

2 Great Methods for Easy Cauliflower Rice

Harris Teeter has stared selling frozen cauliflower!  It has been on sale lately $1/bag!  I have stocked up!  Simple!

 Pour 2 frozen bags into a microwave safe container, add 1/4 cup water, cover.  Microwave for about 8-10 minutes or until steamed and soft.  Drain water off and mash well with a potato masher!  Leave uncovered for about 15 minutes so the steam can rise off and it won't get mushy!  HOLY EASINESS!!!!!

OR

Take 1 head of cauliflower, cut the stem and leaves off and wash it.  Place about 2 inches of water in the bottom of large pot fitted with a steamer in the bottom.  Place the cauliflower onto the steamer, cover and turn to high heat.  It will start steaming very fast.  Allow to steam well for about 10 minutes, then turn off and leave covered for about 5 minutes.  Remove from pot.  Sometimes it still stays together sometimes it starts falling apart.  I put it into a large bowl and then break it up, mashing it apart with a potato masher.  Leave it uncovered and allow the steam to rise off so it isn't mushy!  After about 10 minutes, add it to your recipe or store covered in the fridge until needed!