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Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice for a Flavor-Packed Dinner

Enjoy a healthy, low-carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice bursting with flavor, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Red Onion diced
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 Zucchini sliced into half-moons
For the Cauliflower Rice
  • 4 cups Cauliflower Rice fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil chopped finely

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Dice red onion, mince garlic, chop red bell pepper, and slice zucchini into half-moons.
  2. Season the Chicken: Combine chicken cubes with oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, cook 3-4 minutes until golden, then stir and cook until fully cooked through.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, add onion and cook until translucent.
  5. Add the Vegetables: Introduce zucchini and bell pepper, stir, and cook until softened.
  6. Incorporate Cauliflower Rice: Add cauliflower rice to the pan, sauté until heated through and slightly tender.
  7. Combine and Finish: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add cherry tomatoes, stir gently to warm through.
  8. Serve: Divide cauliflower rice into bowls, sprinkle with fresh basil before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure your pan is dry before adding cauliflower rice to avoid sogginess. Top with fresh basil for best flavor.

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