Transitioning from winter to spring with this Fruity Cauliflower Rice is perfect to end the season and begin anew. Gluten and grain free, vegan, and paleo, this sweet colorful “rice” is a perfect healthy side dish for any weeknight dinner.
I adore cauliflower and pomegranate and kiwi and coconut….okay, well I adore A LOT of foods 😉 With each season, there are different gems that are at their peak and should be eaten as much as possible. Now that winter is coming to a much needed close, there is still a bit more time to jam in the perfect winter produce while we can! But we can also lighten things up with the coming of spring with sweet pretty flavors and colors!
So to utilize the flavors of this awkward transition between seasons, why not combine winter produce and spring flare? Well, I did just that and might I say this transition just got a lot easier 😉 Good-bye winter, hello spring, this foodie is so ready! One thing I am sad about is that I never got to have a blood orange 🙁 The few times I did see them, they we horrendous. I did however, utilize the pomegranate a lot more this year than I normally do. Love those beautiful little jewels!
When I made this “rice”, I had a random assortment of produce: a beautiful head of green cauliflower (from Frieda’s!) that needed to be used, a pomegranate, and some random kiwis. I also had some more of my favorite coconut milk in the pantry. I’ve only ever made savory cauli-rices, but since I’m me, I’m all for trying weird new things (and color combos). Combining all these random ingredients for a sweet side dish was the plan!
I didn’t realize it until now, but this is also pretty fitting for St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow. The day all about the green! If you already have some heavier based foods planned like corned beef, soda bread, and potatoes, this was be the perfect sweet and light dish to bring to the table as well!
Speaking of, what’s on the menu for St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow? Does your family celebrate with a feast? I remember one of my first St. Patrick’s Day’s being gluten-free, I made some soda bread. It looked perfect coming out of the oven, but I made the “mound” to round and deep and the middle was gooey and uncooked :/ Major fail. I was going to try my hand at creating one this past week, but time slipped away and that was a fail too. Next year, I promise 😉
This year, I’m back at school so there won’t be any special meals (or soda bread…), but I’ll think of something! If only I had more green cauliflower. I would so make some of this “rice”! Actually, I’d need a pomegranate and come coconut milk too. I have the kiwis and the coconut flakes, but that’s it. I guess I’ll just have to eat a bunch of salad greens, zucchini, and snow peas! I have all those!
Fruity Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients: (serves 4)
+ 1 Large Head of Green Cauliflower
+ 1/3 Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
+ 3/4 Cup Pomegranate Arils
+ 3 Small Kiwis (about 3/4 Cup sliced and halved)
+ 2 TB Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Directions:
+ In a food processor, “rice” the cauliflower by breaking it into smaller florets and processing as needed in batches until you get a rice consistency.
+ On the stove, heat the riced cauliflower, uncovered, in a pan for 5 minutes with the coconut milk over medium heat. Once heated, remove the pan from heat.
+ Next, add in the pomegranate, kiwis which are skinned, sliced, then halved, and the unsweetened shredded coconut. Stir to combine.
+ Refrigerate overnight (or at least a few hours to chill) to let the flavors meld together. Serve cold with additional shredded coconut….too look pretty 😉
Yummy, yummy, fruity, and lovely! This dish really fits the bill! The perfect transition between seasons, green for St. Patrick’s Day, and light and fresh to give the body some lovin’! But if for some reason you can’t find a green cauliflower, don’t worry! Just use a normal white one! You can still get a pop of green from the kiwis 😉
So tell me:
+ Are you Irish? Yes, my grandma is fully Irish, so I should probably wear green or something tomorrow :/ As I’m typing this, I just got a brilliant idea….IRISH SODA BREAD PANCAKES!!!! (I will be trying that this weekend…stay tuned!)
+ What’s your favorite green foods? I think my top two are Sugar Snap Peas and Zucchini!
*Recipe linking up for the week! Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays!*
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Kathryn Grace says
February 8, 2016 at 5:11 pmOh yes. I can see this is going to be exceptional. Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2016 at 5:44 pmThanks!
Amber says
January 13, 2016 at 2:14 pmI just started making cauliflower rice last month So great! You should check out my recipe for curried cauli-rice
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 13, 2016 at 3:05 pmI just love riceing cauli!
Erin says
October 30, 2015 at 11:01 amI’ve been wanting to try cauliflower rice…now I’m really inspired! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2015 at 11:03 amDo it! You will be so glad when you do!
Sherry says
March 29, 2015 at 4:10 pmThis dish really looks great! I think I would really like this, and I’m going to try it. Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Hope you join us again this week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 29, 2015 at 4:39 pmThank you!
Raia says
March 27, 2015 at 3:40 pmSounds delicious, Rebecca! Thanks for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 27, 2015 at 3:47 pmThank you!
kimmythevegan says
March 26, 2015 at 9:37 pmI haven’t been a fan of the cauliflower rice I’ve tried so far, but having it as a sweet instead of savoury and cooking it in coconut milk sounds super delicious. And a sneaky way to get veggies in at breakfast ;p
Thanks for sharing this over at Healthy Vegan Fridays! I’ve pinned it to the Pinterest page =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 27, 2015 at 7:29 amNever though to have this for breakfast..but whatever floats you boat!
vegetarianmamma (Cindy) says
March 23, 2015 at 12:35 pmYou have the coolest recipes! Thanks so much for linking up, I look forward to what you post next time!
-Cindy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2015 at 1:42 pmHaha, thank you!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
March 23, 2015 at 10:55 amI love cauliflower rice, but never thought to add coconut milk! What a fun idea. I bet it would be good as a breakfast bowl too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2015 at 1:39 pmAh, veggies for breakfast 😉
Shirley Wood says
March 23, 2015 at 10:11 amInteresting combination of flavors and so pretty too! I’m glad you shared this with us at Merry Monday. Pinning right now because I am looking for new ideas with cauliflower.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2015 at 10:41 amThank you Shirley!
Deborah Davis says
March 23, 2015 at 12:39 amHi Rebecca,
I love the surprising inclusion of sweet flavors. This is such a creative dish! Thank you for sharing this healthy and delicious Dairy Free Coffee Creamer recipe with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2015 at 6:11 amThank you!
FABBY says
March 22, 2015 at 10:58 pmI’m loving this recipe. I too eat healthy and love low fat and low on carbs as well.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a nice week.
FABBY
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2015 at 12:29 amThank you! I hope you get to enjoy it!
Miz Helen says
March 22, 2015 at 6:21 pmWe will just love your Fruity Cauliflower Rice,it looks fabulous! Your post is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday.
Happy Spring!
Miz Helen
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2015 at 6:38 pmO, thank you so much my friend!
Honest mum says
March 21, 2015 at 9:28 amJust stunning, love the pomegranate and that these are low carb. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2015 at 9:38 amTotally! Thank you!
Marla says
March 20, 2015 at 1:51 pmHi Rebecca,
I agree – Goodbye Winter – Ohello and Welcome Spring. Love this recipe and I love cabbage and pomegranates. It looks so tasty. I am saving this one to try. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & Twitted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 20, 2015 at 1:55 pmThank you so much dear!
CJ Huang says
March 20, 2015 at 11:14 amYour cauli-rice looks great. I think it’d make a nice dish around Christmas too! I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!
CJ
morselsoflife.com
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 20, 2015 at 11:29 amThank you CJ!
Bridget/The Recipe Wench says
March 19, 2015 at 2:29 pmWow! I’ve tried a cilantro lime cauliflower rice and loved it. Your fruity cauliflower rice looks amazing. Thanks for the recipe over at Inspire Me Mondays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 19, 2015 at 3:36 pmThanks! Hope you give this one a go!
Zelda Behr says
March 19, 2015 at 9:51 amLove this! pinning it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 19, 2015 at 11:23 amWoo! Thank you!
RFC says
March 18, 2015 at 8:05 amI’ve been experimenting with cauliflower a lot lately, but I’ve never thought of making a “rice” out of it. (We are huge fans of buffalo cauliflower “wings” over here!) I’ll have to give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 18, 2015 at 9:57 amI’m shocked you’ve never made cauli-rice! It’s all over the blog world! Do it! It’s so yummy!
Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says
March 18, 2015 at 3:42 amSuch a nice twist on cauliflower rice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 18, 2015 at 6:40 amThank you Sylvie! 🙂
Darlene says
March 17, 2015 at 11:43 pmHi Rebecca . What an interesting combination and it looks so pretty. I gotta try it so I pinned. Best wishes, Darlene
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 18, 2015 at 12:03 amThank you!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
March 17, 2015 at 11:40 pmTotally yummy sounding! Gorgeous photos!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 18, 2015 at 7:47 amThank you!
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says
March 17, 2015 at 11:40 pmWhat fun and refreshing dish! I’ve never tried the green cauliflower but think I need too! Happy St. Patrick’s Day dear!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 18, 2015 at 7:47 amI LOVE all the colored cauliflower! Haha! Like purple 😉 Just makes the veggie even more fun!
You too! XOXO
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says
March 17, 2015 at 5:03 pmWhoops. looks like the rest of my comment got cut off… Let’s try again 🙂
I was saying that blood oranges are awesome and you must find some quick before the season ends! They’re so good. If you think you’re a sweet potato snob, just wait till you try these — you’ll be so sad to go back to regular ‘ol oranges again.
And the salad looks lovely — love the colorful specs in there –> looks like happy food 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 5:07 pmO no, I’ve had tons of blood oranges in my life, haha! Just not this season (I blame it on the fact that I’m stuck here in college with no access!)
It is happy food!
Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet says
March 17, 2015 at 4:51 pmThis is so creative! Love that you mixed fruit with cauliflower!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 5:06 pmThank you!
Sandra Laflamme says
March 17, 2015 at 1:55 pmThis recipe is intriguing. It is pretty to look at and I bet the flavors are refreshing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 1:57 pmHaha, yes! Thanks Sandra 🙂
Alexis@FItnancials says
March 17, 2015 at 1:28 pmI love all of these new cauliflower recipes that are coming out. I never even thought about using vegetables for other uses like this when I was younger. I love the idea of using zucchini for lasagna styled noodles!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 1:43 pmYou can make so many ENDLESS great healthy meals with veggies!
Rheagan says
March 17, 2015 at 12:34 pmThis looks fantastic! I would have never thought of fruity cauli rice! Pinning for later 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 1:01 pmThank you! You’ve gotta give it a try!
Beverley Cheng says
March 17, 2015 at 12:15 pmCauliflower rice!? Love the idea!
Also pomegranates are my favorite fruit, so I have no problem throwing those in anything!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 1:02 pmYou’ve never seen cauli-rice?!
You’ve got to make some stat!
Kyra @ Vie De La Vegan says
March 17, 2015 at 8:52 amThis looks weird but wonderful…I love cauli-rice and occasionally add some sultanas along with other veg. I may be adventurous enough to try out your recipe with pom and kiwi too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 9:06 amNot to adventurous! It’s so good! You’ve got to try it!
Tatum says
March 17, 2015 at 6:36 amThis looks too pretty to eat!…but I think I could manage to 😉
And yes I am Irish and my green foods are my favorite foods…green vegetables!! The best!
xo,
Tatum
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 7:59 amHaha, I managed too 😉
We should just live on green veggies 😉
Jillian Hudson says
March 17, 2015 at 12:35 amThis is a great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 4:20 amThanks!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens says
March 16, 2015 at 10:23 pmI would have never thought to use cauliflower in a sweet dish- love all the fruit in this! So perfect for spring and summer. Bring on the sunshine and fruit!! Fave green foods are way too hard to pick! I love avocados, kale, zucchinis, spinach, Asian veggies… the list goes on 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 8:50 amFruit is just the gem of the warm weather!
I know….there are just to many wonderful green foods!
Mandy says
March 16, 2015 at 10:16 pmAny tips for “ricing” cauliflower without a food processer? Is it even possible? I have a blender, but no processor. 🙁
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 17, 2015 at 8:50 amYou can use a blender!
lindsay says
March 16, 2015 at 6:30 pmlove the kiwi addition here. So refreshing and tart! and um, YUM! my kiwi would love it. hehe
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:13 pmHahaha 😉 You’ve got to make it then!
Linda @ Veganosity says
March 16, 2015 at 6:02 pmLooks awesome Rebecca! You know I love cauliflower rice, and I really like how you made it sweet. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 6:09 pmThank you Linda! This is a must make 😉
Angie Agerter says
March 16, 2015 at 5:12 pmThis sounds and looks amazing!
I saved it for later use, hopefully!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 5:41 pmThank you!
Evolve with Mary says
March 16, 2015 at 4:42 pmI’ve been devouring cauliflower fried rice for the last 8 months, it’s my go to recipe when I need a rice fix and not willing to waste those calories. I’ll have to try this fruity cauliflower rice recipe out next.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 4:43 pmYes, please do! XOXO
Emily @SinfulNutrition says
March 16, 2015 at 4:38 pmI’m all about try new food combos too, so this will be added to the list 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 4:41 pmWoohoo! Totally!
Annmarie says
March 16, 2015 at 4:15 pmLooks delish, as always!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 4:41 pmThanks 😉
Marisa | Marisa Moore Nutrition says
March 16, 2015 at 3:59 pmSounds really good. I still haven’t tried making cauliflower “rice” but this looks like an easy enough place to start. And let’s see… my favorite green vegetable? It’s okra in the summer. But broccoli and cabbage are my year round favorites.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 4:42 pmYou should totally try it STAT!
I love roasted okra!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
March 16, 2015 at 3:52 pmOH I love that you made this a sweet salad! I never would have thought to add kiwi – perfection!! I have a pomegranate at home I need to use before it goes bad!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 4:43 pmWell we know what you’ll be making then 😉 XOXO
Lara says
March 16, 2015 at 3:31 pmI’ve been wanting to try the whole cauliflower rice thing for a while! This looks great so maybe I’ll start here!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 3:40 pmYes! Start here and NOW!
Julia @ Swirls and Spice says
March 16, 2015 at 12:10 pmI would love to add a sprinkle of cardamom to this and see how it tastes together!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 1:00 pmO that would work!
Sarah says
March 16, 2015 at 12:02 pmThis looks so good!! So fresh and I bet full of flavor, I can’t wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 12:58 pmYes! Thank you Sarah! XOXO
Lora says
March 16, 2015 at 11:01 amSaw this when you posted on twitter this morning! I *NEED* to make this! Thanks so much girl!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 1:00 pmYay! Yes you do! Thank you Lora!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
March 16, 2015 at 10:58 amI like rice with fruit, I don’t know why I’ve never tried cauli-rice with fruit! Your mix is so Christmas-y, too! You should share it more for a healthy dish around the holidays 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 11:29 amHaha, I actually did make this during that time 😉
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
March 16, 2015 at 10:54 amThis looks so delicious and flavorful, I love the idea of the fruit! I don’t know if I can pick a favorite green food! Spinach is a huge one, I love it so many ways, also kale and collards, avocado, green onions, the list goes on 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 10:55 amI’m pretty sure there isn’t a BAD green food! Haha! They are all so good!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
March 16, 2015 at 10:49 amI love this idea! I bet it would be awesome with dried cranberries too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 10:56 amNah, pomegranate only 😉
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
March 16, 2015 at 9:29 amI love cauliflower rice too but never had thought of making it fruity. Creative! Thanks for linking up with us again for MM
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 10:04 amThank you!
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says
March 16, 2015 at 8:17 amThere is a really unique combo of flavors going on on that plate! I love starting off Monday with a fruity recipe bang!! Everytime I’ve made cauliflower rice I’ve eaten it raw, but cooking it for a little bit in the coconut milk sounds much better. Then it’s not quite as crunchy and cruciferous, more like rice pudding 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 8:29 amYea! I always heat my cauli-rice a bit! I like it a bit softer and it helps with the flavors for sure!
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
March 16, 2015 at 8:02 amYum! I’ve never thought to add fruit to cauliflower rice. Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 10:05 amThank you!!
Emily @My Healthyish Life says
March 16, 2015 at 7:46 amYum! I’m going to definitely try this. My mom made some cauliflower rice over break and I liked it. Plus anything with coconut milk is good.
Yes I’m 25% Irish 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:48 amYour mom knows where it’s at 😉
Yay! Me too! 25%!
Min says
March 16, 2015 at 7:46 amSuch a pretty and inviting dish! I really need to make cauliflower rice. I’ve only made it once. No, I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s. Being Korean, I had visions of my family celebrating all things green – haha it’s a funny picture 😉 My favorite green foods? gosh there are sooo many! sugar snap peas are def on my list. Spinach, avocado, asparagus…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:47 amThank you! I still don’t make cauli-rice enough either! Haha! But I LOVE it when I do!
O! I forgot avocado! Ah! So good!
Tina Muir says
March 16, 2015 at 6:51 amInteresting combo Rebecca, but those are often the best meals, when you just try throwing things together….and it works! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂 And for joining us for meatless monday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:01 amHaha, yes, you’ve got that right Tina! Thanks! XOXO
Kelly says
March 16, 2015 at 6:47 amThis looks delicious, Rebecca. I will definitely be pinning this to try. Thanks so much for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:44 amThank you Kelly!
Mila says
March 16, 2015 at 6:41 amThat’s an unexpected mix! Sounds lovely and healthy. Looking forward to see more of your recipes!
I hope you will share your post with our Link Up – Idea box:
http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/03/idea-box-thursday-link-party.html
xx
Mila
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:00 amThank you Mila!
Farrah says
March 16, 2015 at 6:38 amI love everything about this recipe! 😀 I’d never have thought to throw in fruit with cauliflower! :O
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:00 amThey are a perfect match 😉
Carla says
March 16, 2015 at 6:32 amOH!!!
fruit and my BELOVED CAULIFLOWER?!
Ive never ever even thought about this.
BRILLIANT.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 6:59 amMust make it Carla 😉