Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole is a baked casserole dish that is gluten free, keto friendly and has loads of flavor. It's super cheesy and perfect for when you want a complete meal for dinner. This can double up as a side dish or a main dish.
I'm digging cauliflower rice these days because its so healthy and clearly you guys love it too because this Mexican Cauliflower Rice is one of the most popular recipes on the blog right now.
I recently shot a video for cauliflower rice and had so much cauliflower rice sitting in the fridge that we didn't know what to do with it. So I decided to give it a makeover and combined two of my favorite things - cauliflower and broccoli to make this low carb, gluten free and super healthy cauliflower rice broccoli casserole.
Full disclaimer: this is not one of those things that my husband likes to eat. But I love it. I've been having it for lunch two days in a row now. Sometimes I combine it with a piece of grilled chicken breast and other days with steamed veggies and its perfect. It doesn't make me feel full or groggy but still gives my cheese craving soul a lot of satisfaction.
That stringy cheese is real people!
This casserole is not boring at all. It's got all the goodness of cauliflower, tons of broccoli, jalapenos, carrots and lots and lots of cheese. Because we like healthy to be tasty too!!
This is especially great if you are following a ketogenic diet and looking to switch things up a bit with your cauliflower rice. It's really important that you don't mash up your cauliflower completely, and keep it more 'rice like' so that when you actually make this casserole, the texture is that of rice and not just veggies.
You can always prep this ahead and keep the casserole refrigerated. Then all you have to do is place it in the oven and bake for dinner.
how to make cauliflower rice without a food processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, don’t worry. You can just grate the cauliflower and it’ll turn into cauliflower rice as you grate it. So to make cauliflower rice, all you need is a good quality grater and you are good to go. In some parts of the world, cauliflower rice is also available in supermarkets but I haven’t seen that in India yet.
I love adding lots of flavor to this healthy cauliflower rice broccoli casserole with garlic, oregano, thyme and paprika. If you still absolutely want your carbs, just slice up some crusty bread and you can satisfy all your cravings without the guilt!
Healthy Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Casserole
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 5 cups Cauliflower Florets
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
- 1 Jalapeno finely chopped
- ½ cup Carrots chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Paprika adjust the amount to your spice preference
- Salt to taste
- ¾ cup Half and Half ½ Milk:½ Cream
- 1 cup Cheddar grated
- ½ cup Mozzarella grated
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- Jalapeno Slices for topping optional
Instructions
- Add all the cauliflower florets to a and pulse a few times till the cauliflower resembles small bits like rice. Don't go all the way or it can turn mushy.
- Heat oil in a large pan and add garlic, jalapenos and carrots. Saute for a minute or two on high heat and add the riced cauliflower, oregano, paprika and salt. Stir fry the cauliflower for 3-4 minutes till the cauliflower becomes soft, but not mushy. Take a cup of this cauliflower mixture (reserve the rest) and blend with half and half (its okay if the sauce isn't completely smooth). Add a splash of water or stock if you need to loosen things up in the blender, but don't add more than a couple of teaspoons.
- the oven to 200 C/400 F
- Mix together the reserved cauliflower, cauliflower puree, broccoli and cheddar, and transfer to a baking pan or casserole dish. You can also use a if you like. Top with grated mozzarella and jalapeno slices, if using and bake for 45 minutes. Serve this healthy cauliflower broccoli rice immediately.
Notes
- Cut up the broccoli into bit sized florets because if they are too large it can be quite a mouthful while eating
- Do not use too much water or stock while blending the cauliflower or the casserole might become watery
- If you don't have a food processor, just take a whole cauliflower and grate it with a grater.
Nutrition
More Cauliflower Rice Recipes
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Asian Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry
zomato offers says
This is one of the amazing and delicious recipes i have ever found.Your article is just amazing thanks for sharing this.
Jennifer says
I made it without carrots or jalapeños. It was tasty but my biggest problem was cleanup. The cream melted onto the pan and turned into a brown disaster. I soaked it for several days and ran it through the dishwasher to no avail. I had to hand scrub it off and my pan is now totally scratched up. No finish there. Does that happen if the pan is too big?
Richa says
Hey Jennifer, I'm sorry that happened. I'm not sure why. I've made this many times and this has never happened.
Amy says
This was a win! I added 1/4 cup of diced red onion to the carrot mixture. Used 2 bags cauliflower rice. Delicious and satisfying!
Richa says
So glad you liked it!
Mary Beth says
Do you think that I could make this in a crockpot? It sounds delicious and want to free up room in my oven at Christmas. Thanks!
Richa says
I've never tried this in a crockpot so I'm sorry, can't help you there.
Colette says
Very good. Took some work but might do it again.
Richa says
I hope you do - thanks Colette
Crystal Evans says
I want to make this with cooked chicken breast chunks, and omit the carrots. Any important adjustments I should note?
Richa says
Hey Crystal, you don't need to change anything. Add the chicken breasts to the mixture before baking and just skip the carrots. I wouldn't add more than 1/2 a pound of chicken breasts
Kate says
Delicious! I’m constantly looking for recipes that contain substitutes for potatoes, rice and pasta. We are trying to bring my husbands triglycerides down. Over the last year we’ve done well. So far, this is the best recipe! One of his favorite dishes is a broccoli-rice casserole his mother makes. I’ve never really liked it that much but I love this version! I love the addition of the jalapeños and carrots and the spices that hers didn’t have. I’m scouring all of your recipes now! I’m about to try your deviled eggs with bacon and hot sauce. (My hubby loves deviled eggs with heat) Vert excited about that recipe!
Richa says
So glad this topped the other casserole Kate. It's one of those recipes which packs a lot of veggies but isn't boring. I hope you try the deviled eggs too!
Margaret Freeman says
This was so freaking good. Didn't have jalapeno but it had tons of flavor.
Richa says
Sooo happy! Thanks for the feedback Margaret
Jana says
How much cauliflower rice do you use? I can buy cauliflower rice at the grocery store.
Richa says
Hey Jana - this would be approximately 4-5 cups. I'm sorry I've never measured it.
Carolyn says
Delicious. We are a family of meat eaters trying to find more main course veggie dishes to work into the rotation. This one is definitely in! Everyone including the 4 and 6 year olds thoroughly enjoyed this delightful dish!
Richa says
So so glad you liked it Carolyn! Thanks for your feedback
Esther says
Hi Richa.l tried the mexican cauliflower rice recipe,lt was yummy.Everybody loved it.
Keep sharing the vegan recipes for people like us as well.
Thank you
Richa says
Thanks Esther
Ridhisha says
Love this recipe! it looks so delicious. keep posting such beautiful post.
Richa says
Thanks Ridhisha!
Al Elsea says
That must be 200 degrees Celsius.???
Richa says
Yes, I'm sorry I fixed it in the recipe to give fahrenheit values as well
Earlene Lown says
The heat of the oven was not enough to melt the cheese and it was just missing . . . something. Also, the heat of the oven did not cook the broccoli as well. Mmm!
Richa says
Hey Earlene - thanks for the feedback. Different ovens have slightly different cook times. My oven melted the cheese perfectly in that much time. Next time, maybe increase the time by 10 minutes to adjust it to your ovens cooking temperature
kristy says
Love this healthy cauliflower rice broccoli casserole! Looks so delicious! Need to try the recipe asap!
Richa says
Thanks Kristy!
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