Curried Rice and Spinach

About

This delicious Keto recipe makes a flavorsome low carb side, perfect for serving with your preferred curried proteins. Our low carb side is prepared with cauliflower rice, aromatic garlic and onion, tender baby spinach leaves, curry powder, healthy Keto fats, and some flaked almonds for added texture. This quick and easy low carb recipe is ideal as a weeknight side when you are short on time.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower makes the best low carb rice alternative, perfect for substituting grains on a Keto diet. You can buy cauliflower rice from many grocery stores, either fresh or frozen. If you cannot source any ready prepared rice, then it is very simple to make yourself. Simply use a box grater to shred/grate cauliflower florets into rice-sized pieces. You will find an array of cauliflower rice recipes in our sides section, along with a simple recipe for making a basic rice.

Serving Suggestions

This Keto curried rice makes a great side to your preferred low carb Indian-inspired dishes and curries. The rice works well with any protein of your choice, such chicken, lamb, salmon, pork, or a plant-based option. You will find a range of complementary Indian-inspired dishes in both our sides and mains section.

Ingredients

2 cup cauliflower rice
1 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon butter, unsalted
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon, sliced almonds, raw
½ small red onion
½ tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt, sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Finely dice the onion and thinly slice the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion and garlic. Sweat gently for a few minutes until tender and fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice to the saucepan. Add the butter, salt, pepper and curry powder. Stir well to combine. Heat through for a couple of minutes, melting the butter and cooking the cauliflower grains.
Add the baby spinach leaves to the saucepan. Cook through briefly until just wilted. Stir in the flaked almonds and serve hot.