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Spanish Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Rice
This vibrant Spanish-inspired dish features saffron-infused cauliflower rice topped with a medley of colorful roasted vegetables. It's a plant-based, paleo-friendly main course that's both delicious and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
45 min4 servingsspanishmain course
Low Oxalate
ketogenic
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
ovo-vegetarian
vegan
pescetarian
paleo
primal
whole30
mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 1 medium orange bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
Instructions
- 1Prepare the Cauliflower Rice: Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- 2Infuse with Saffron: Heat light olive oil in a large pan. Add saffron threads and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cauliflower rice and stir to coat. Season with salt, white pepper, and granulated garlic. Cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes. Keep warm.
- 3Roast the Vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop the white onion, orange bell pepper, and green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Toss the vegetables with light olive oil, salt, white pepper, and fresh rosemary.
- 4Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- 5Assemble the Dish: Divide the saffron-infused cauliflower rice among plates. Top with the roasted vegetables.
- 6Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley flakes.
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