This Cauliflower Rice Recipe is a delicious vegan/vegetarian main dish for dinner. Even better, it’s the perfect weeknight meal as it’s done in only 20 minutes.

If you read Primavera Kitchen often, you know that I’m all about one-pan/skillet recipes. I have lots of these types of recipes on my blog, and the most popular recipes are Rice with Mushroom and Asparagus, Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet, and Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet. Why do I love skillet recipes? Well, the answer is so simple: it’s easy and quick to make, and clean up is a breeze. For a busy mom like me, these three points are very important when I’m cooking.
I also like the fact that you can always sneak some vegetables into these skillet recipes. Don’t you agree? I love adding some asparagus, sweet potato, broccoli, green beans, and, of course, cauliflower. This one is great because it’s so versatile and goes well with everything. Cauliflower rice is my thing at the moment.
At my local grocery store, I can now find cauliflower rice that’s ready to cook. It’s so convenient and cuts my time in half when I’m cooking with cauliflower. However, I know that it’s not very easy to find cauliflower rice everywhere. So, on the instructions below, I explained how to make your own cauliflower rice. And if you love cauliflower like me, I have lots of cauliflower recipes here, like this Cauliflower Rice made with zucchini.

ingredients to Make Cauliflower Rice Recipe
- Lots of mushrooms and fresh spinach are the key to making the best cauliflower rice. I just think this combo works really well and adds more flavor to your dish.
- You’ll also need onions, celery, and garlic.
- And of course, cauliflower, which will turn into a “rice-like texture,” and will be the base for this recipe.
This Cauliflower Rice Recipe is made with all these simple ingredients that the whole family will enjoy, and more importantly, these are all great veggies for your body.
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
- Prepare your cauliflower rice and vegetables. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Then add in the garlic for 30 more seconds.
- Add the mushroom and sauté until it’s cooked through. You can buy the mushrooms pre-sliced or slice your own. Baby bellas are a great mushroom to use.
- Add the raw cauliflower rice, the vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Allow the cauliflower rice to absorb the vegetable broth. Cook until it is soft, but not mushy.
- Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
You can serve this Cauliflower Rice recipe with:
I have to say that this Cauliflower Rice Recipe is delicious on its own. So if you are a vegetarian or vegan, this is the perfect dinner recipe for you. But if you don’t follow a vegetarian or vegan diet/lifestyle, you can pair this dish with some delicious salmon, chicken, or even boiled eggs. Below I listed my favourite seafood and chicken to go with this recipe:
- Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil: You only need 20-25 minutes to make this delicious salmon recipe. It’s an ultra-easy dinner to make during your busy weeknights.
- Garlic Butter Rainbow Trout in Foil: This recipe is ultra-easy to make, and it only requires 4 ingredients.
- Roasted Lemon Chicken Legs: This is full of flavors of garlic, lemon, and herbs, and it is perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken Breasts: Fresh rosemary, lemon juice, and garlic are three simple yet flavorful ingredients that create this beautiful chicken recipe.
I also can’t forget to mention this recipe is paleo, Whole30, and low-carb! Mm… It’s so good! Hope you enjoy this Mushroom Cauliflower Rice Skillet and give it a try.
use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce
If you are on Whole30 or if you follow gluten-free and paleo diets, you should use coconut aminos to make this recipe since soy sauce contains gluten and it’s not allowed on Whole30. I highly recommend this one from Coconut Secret because it’s gluten-free, organic, and has 70% less sodium than soy sauce. It’s also vegan and non-GMO. They’re affordable, delicious, and last a lot. You can get yours on Amazon easily here or at any natural/organic store.

How Do You Make Cauliflower Rice Not Soggy?
To keep this riced cauliflower recipe from being soggy, simply cook it less. The longer the cauliflower is cooked in the skillet, the softer it becomes. If you’re worried about the cauliflower being too soggy, you can always cook it up in advance, set it aside, and then add it to the recipe at the end.
Also, don’t cover the pan when you’re cooking the rice to avoid steaming it. When you steam the cauliflower, it makes the cauliflower mushy, and it can even be watery. Stir-frying over medium-high heat is best.
Is It Cheaper to Make Your Own Cauliflower Rice?
It is! While it’s super convenient to purchase pre-made frozen cauliflower, ricing it yourself at home isn’t too difficult and costs a fraction of store-bought.
All you have to do is wash and thoroughly dry your head of cauliflower, cut the cauliflower into florets (you can also chop it if you prefer), and then add them to the food processor and pulse them until they’re of rice consistency. You might need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your food processor.
If you don’t have a food processor, not to worry, you can grate the cauliflower head through a cheese grater (also known as a box grater) or use a knife and finely cut up the cauliflower. It should be the size of traditional rice grains.
When your cauliflower is totally chopped, you can press any excess moisture from the rice by placing the cauliflower rice on a large paper towel or cheesecloth and squeezing any water or excess moisture from it. It’s an extra step, but if you have time, please do it.
How Does Cauliflower Rice Taste?
Cauliflower rice doesn’t have a strong taste to it. It is comparable to cabbage, but cauliflower will take on the taste of whatever you season it with. That’s why it’s so great to cook with cauliflower. You can add lots of fresh herbs and spices to add more flavor to your dish, and it can also be a base for stir-fries and any other dish you would make with regular rice.
Meal Prep Tips
- Make sure to store all your portions into an airtight container. I use glass containers has they don’t hold onto any smells and are easier to clean.
- Be sure to keep the meals refrigerated until you’re ready to eat.
- This meal prep will last for up to 4 days when properly stored.
- I do not recommend you try and freeze this recipe. The texture of the mushrooms especially will not be ideal when thawed. However, since this skillet recipe only takes 20 minutes to make, you can easily and quickly whip this up whenever you’d like!
More Cauliflower Rice Recipes to Try:
- Cauliflower Rice: It is an easy Whole30, low-carb, and one-pan dinner that it’s flavored with homemade pesto and has lots of Italian sausages. It’s ready in less than 20 minutes. You can replace the sauce with sweet potato to make it vegan.
- Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice: Super-easy and versatile side dish that goes with almost everything. It’s roasted for about 20 minutes, and it’s super flavorful with lots of olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
- Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice: One of my favorite low-carb fried rice versions. It’s ready in no time, and it’s loaded with veggies.
- Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Another one-pot meal that you can make in less than 30 minutes.

Cauliflower Rice with Mushrooms
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 stick celery sliced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 1 big garlic clove minced
- 3 cups mushrooms sliced
- 14 oz. cauliflower rice (see instructions below on how to make the cauliflower rice)
- 1/3 cup organic vegetable broth
- Soy sauce to taste For Whole30 or gluten free diets, use Coconut Aminos. it's a soy sauce alternative.
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor for about 25-30 seconds until it’s a rice-like consistency. Set aside.
- In a large skillet add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until tender about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add mushroom and sauté until it’s cooked through.
- Add the cauliflower rice, the vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Allow the cauliflower rice to absorb the vegetable broth. Cook until it is soft, but not mushy.
- Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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June says
Hi! I just made this. I water sauteed the vegetables so I could leave out the oil. and I used my coconut aminos for the first time. I had frozen riced cauliflower so I used a bag of that . It came out delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
Olivia Ribas says
So happy to hear that. Thanks for stopping by 😉
BS says
This was delish. I had no celery so added seed and leaves, don’t use soy sauce, but added pink salt and white pepper, no fresh cauliflower, but had frozen riced, just opened the bag and tossed in. Fresh spinach from the garden was perfect. To top it off I added 1/4 cup parsley pesto that I made, nut free. This was unbelievable. Since I am a RNY patient this fits into my new lifestyle too. I even shared this link with my group. Thank you so much for this recipe, my hubby
Olivia Ribas says
I love that you added pesto in there. Sounds delicious 😉
Kathy H says
Wow, I had to sneak a taste while my husband is grill some steaks. This is really good! I used frozen cauli rice & it works very well. thanks for a great low carb recipe!
Olivia Ribas says
Wow thank you 😉
Melissa says
I made this recipe and share with my Mom and Dad. We both loved it! This has all the flavors we love and is healthy! Thank you for sharing!
Olivia Ribas says
Oh so glad to hear that 😉
Vicki B. says
How do you make it with the frozen cauliflower
rice? Defrost or add to pan frozen? thanks!!
Olivia Ribas says
just add to the pan frozen.
Deborah Tomlinson says
Great recipe. I made this for my son’s birthday dinner and he loved it. It is also very versatile and customizable. Today I plan to prepare it up to the point of adding the broth and spinach … put in a casserole dish, top with sautéed pork tenderloin and bake in the oven as a casserole. I am expecting it to be delicious.
Olivia Ribas says
I’m so glad your son enjoyed it! Please, let me know how the casserole dish turned out. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this review. 🙂
Vickie says
I made caramalized onions and the sautéed mushrooms with a pinch of crushed red pepper and some thyme.delicious
Olivia Ribas says
Mm… love that you added caramelized onions in there. So good!
Kimberley Jenken says
This was delish! Added soy sauce, a few dashes of hot sauce and some thyme to build a bit more flavor. I threw in a handful of green onions at the end for some added crunch.
Olivia Ribas says
Sounds absolutely delicious 😉
Keri Galasso says
This was so good and filling with zero guilt! I added a few splashes of soy and followed the original recipe. This will definitely be a regular!!❤️
Olivia Ribas says
Yes this recipe is zero guilt! Happy you liked it 😉
Giselle says
I added a vegan sausage and corn. I also added a few condiments (otegano, nutritional yeast). It was easy, quick, and delicious!
Olivia Ribas says
Mm… Sounds good!