Low-Carb Alternative to Grains and Legumes

Cauliflower is extremely adaptable and may be used in lieu of grains and legumes in your diet. This is not only a great method to enhance your veggie intake, but it is also extremely beneficial for individuals on low-carb diets. This is because cauliflower has far fewer carbohydrates than grains and legumes. A cup of cauliflower, for example, has 5 grams of carbohydrates. At the same time, a cup of rice has 45 grams of carbohydrates, which is nine times that of cauliflower.

Here are some dishes that may be created using cauliflower instead of grains and legumes:

• Cauliflower rice: Replace white or brown rice with cauliflower that has been grated and then cooked, as in this recipe.
• Cauliflower pizza crust: By pulsing cauliflower in a food processor and then making it into a dough, such as in this recipe, you can make a delicious pizza.
• Cauliflower hummus: Chickpeas can be replaced with cauliflower in hummus recipes like this one.
• Cauliflower mash: Instead of making mashed potatoes, try this recipe for a low-carb cauliflower mash that is easy to make.
• Cauliflower tortillas: Combine pulsed cauliflower with eggs to make low-carb tortillas that can be used for wraps, taco shells, or burritos, as in this recipe.
• Cauliflower mac and cheese: Cooked cauliflower can be combined with milk, cheese, and spices to make mac and cheese, like in this recipe.