Cauliflower “Rice” Pilaf

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ cup diced red onion
• ½ cup diced carrot
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoon broth (or water)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup slivered almonds

Directions

Working in batches, ½ head at a time, pulse cauliflower in food processor 12-15 times until it resembles rice. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and cook 4-5 minutes, until onions are softened and carrots are crisp-tender.

Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring often. Add cauliflower and turmeric, stirring to combine. Add peas, broth, salt and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes until heated through. Top with slivered almonds.

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JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS

Celebrity Nutrition & Fitness Expert JJ Virgin helps clients lose weight fast by breaking free from food intolerances and crush their sugar cravings. She is author of New York Times Bestsellers The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days, The Virgin Diet Cookbook: 150 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Lose Weight and Feel Better Fast and coming November 4, 2014: The Sugar Impact Diet: Drop 7 Hidden Sugars, Lose up to 10 Pounds, Just 2 Weeks. JJ is also a frequent blogger at Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and other outlets as well as a popular guest on TV, radio, and in magazines. Learn more at www.jjvirgin.com.

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