Cauliflower and Rice

Cauliflower and Rice

Ingredients:

• 4 tsps. vegetable oil
• 1 large head of cauliflower, cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• sea salt
• pepper
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk or cream

Directions:

1. Heat 2 tsps. vegetable oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or similar large pot
2. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, until browned in spots
3. Transfer cauliflower to a large platter and season with sea salt and pepper to taste
4. Add 2 tsps. vegetable oil to the pot
5. Add onion to the pot and cook until translucent - about 5 minutes
6. Add rice to the pot and cook until rice is coated with the onion and oil mixture - about 2 minutes
7. Add broth and milk (or cream) and bring to a boil
8. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed by the rice.
9. Layer the cauliflower on top of the rice and onion mixture. Do not mix it together.
10. Transfer pot to a pre-heated 400 degree oven and bake about 15-20 minutes.

Variation: Add other seasonings to taste, such as curry (which I don't like)