Whether or not you choose to avoid grains in your diet, most Americans contain FAR too many grains and starches on a daily basis. While grains aren’t a “bad” food, consuming too many grains (especially processed forms like bread and pasta) can contribute to blood sugar issues and weight gain. Cauliflower is an affordable and easy substitute for many simple carbs, including white rice. If you don’t care for the flavor of cauliflower, recipes with flavorful sauces like this one are perfect for hiding the flavor while still delivering all the nutritional benefits!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil, split in two
- 1 lb chicken breast/thighs or ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion, washed and chopped
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 10 ounce bags organic frozen cauliflower rice
- ½ – 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ – 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (omit for strict AIP)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1 bunch green onion, washed/chopped, for topping (optional)
- Sriracha hot sauce (optional) for topping
Directions
- Heat a large sauté pan on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Heat up 1 Tablespoon ghee/oil, add meat, and cook through. Season with 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos, sea salt and pepper while cooking. Remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil and diced onions. Cook until onion looks translucent. Add carrots, celery, and garlic- saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in riced cauliflower. Carefully break down the cauliflower with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook the rice until it looks soft and tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add in the water chestnuts and coconut aminos/seasonings. Add meat back to pan. Stir until well combined. Cook and additional 5minutes.
- Serve with chopped green onions and sriracha (optional). You can also substitute eggs for the meat, or add in addition to meat, if desired.