Pine Nut Rice

Pine Nut Rice is a delightful Paleo dish that combines the nutty flavor of pine nuts with fluffy rice for a satisfying meal. This recipe is simple yet elegant, perfect for a healthy side or a light main course.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower Rice - 2 cups
• Pine Nuts - 1/4 cup
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the cauliflower rice and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
5. Meanwhile, in a separate dry pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
6. Once the cauliflower rice is cooked, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley.
7. Drizzle with lemon juice, mix well, and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from cauliflower and parsley.
• High in healthy fats from pine nuts and olive oil.

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