Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (12oz) pkg Rita’s Garden Cauliflower Rice
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ea garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skilled add the almonds and cook over medium heat till lightly toasted about 3 minutes constantly stirring not to burn.  Transfer the toasted almonds to a bowl and save for later
  2. Return the pan to the heat and add EVOO.  Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds stirring not to burn.
  3. Add the cauliflower rice, salt and pepper.  Cook stirring every once and a while, until cauliflower rice is crisp-tender and starts to turn light brown in places aprox 7-10 minutes.
  4. Remove pan from the heat and add herbs, salt, pepper, lemon juice and toasted almonds.  Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.