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Riced Cauliflower with Leeks, Kale and Walnuts

Name: Riced Cauliflower with Leeks, Kale and Walnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 medium leeks (white portion only), minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen riced cauliflower; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups chopped fresh baby kale; 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, minced; 1/2 cup finely chopped chives; 1/3 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 06, 2023

This is a healthful, flavorful side dish featuring some low-sugar vegetables. It makes a marvelous addition to just about any meal you can think up. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 medium leeks (white portion only), minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (12 ounces) frozen riced cauliflower
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh baby kale
1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped chives
1/3 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a large bowl; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean.
In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cauliflower just starts to brown, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; add to leek mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 138 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Riced Cauliflower with Leeks, Kale and Walnuts

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