Indulge in this ultimate blend of flavors with our Creamy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach and leek. Fried until perfection. The spinach is nutrient-rich, and the leek is aromatic. Combined with cottage cheese and eggs, enough protein. A mouthwatering, low-carb meal that’s tooth satisfying and delicious. Try it today!

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Delicious Creamy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach and Leek - A Healthy Low-Carb Recipe

Imagine a plate filled with tender cauliflower rice fried with green leek and spinach. The dish is finished with two poached eggs and a dollop of cottage cheese. The creamy texture and rich flavors make this a perfect healthy choice for an easy dinner or lunch with friends and family. Doesn't that sound perfect? I've got that recipe for you!

This green cauliflower rice is surprisingly easy to make. With just a handful of readily available ingredients and simple steps, you can make this comfortable dish and put it on your table in no time. So why wait? Let’s start preparing.

What do you need for Cauliflower Rice with Leek and Spinach?

You require the following ingredients to prepare this Creamy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach and Leek. You can find the correct amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog:

Ingredients Creamy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach and Leek, individually labeled on a white background

Cauliflower rice: Has a mild and slightly nutty flavor. It’s got the form of rice. When prepared, it will absorb the flavors which are added.
Leek: This vegetable has a sweet and soft taste. Slice the leek thinly. Do not use the dark green parts of the leek, but use the light green or white pieces.
Spinach: Has an earthy, smooth taste. It is wonderful to fry, stir-fry, or use raw (in a smoothie or salad).
Eggs: These are part of the proteins.
Cottage cheese: Also called Hüttenkäse, it is a cheese with a mild and fresh taste, similar to quark, with a granular structure.

How to prepare Green Cauliflower Rice

You can find a printable recipe with a step-by-step description at the bottom of this blog.

4 collage photo preparation Creamy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach and Leek

Melt butter in the pan and add the leek. Fry for 2 minutes.
Add the spinach and cauliflower rice and mix. Flavor with salt and pepper.
Flatten the top of the pan and make two holes with a wooden spoon (separated at least 2 inches (ca. 5 cm) from each other). Break an egg above each hole. Lower the heat and put a lid on the pot. Let everything simmer for 10 minutes.
Add some cottage cheese on top and serve immediately.

Tips, Substitutions, and Variations

Frozen or fresh: Should I use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice, leek, and spinach? The great thing about this dish is you can do both. Just make sure to defrost the spinach and leek before you add them.
Leek: You can substitute it for a finely chopped scallion or a shallot for even more flavor.
Mediterranean: Add Kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the rice dish. Top with crumbled feta cheese instead of cottage cheese.
Crunchy: Add some roasted pine nuts or finely chopped walnuts.

A black wok filled with spinach, leek and cauliflower rice dish topped with two poached eggs and some cottage cheese, on a white background. A spoon is taking a bite.

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Creamy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach and Leek

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Indulge in this ultimate blend of flavors with our Creamy Cauliflower Rice with Spinach and leek. Fried til perfection. The spinach is nutrient-rich, and the leek is aromatic. Combined with cottage cheese and eggs, enough protein. A mouthwatering, low-carb meal that’s tooth satisfying and delicious. Try it today!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Other

Servings persons

Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Melt butter in a wok or casserole dish.
1 tablespoon butter
Add the leek and fry for 2 minutes.
1 cup leek
Stir the spinach and cauliflower rice through the leek.
1¼ cup spinach, 4 cups cauliflower rice
Add salt and pepper to taste.
salt and pepper
With the back of a spoon, flatten the surface of the veggies. Make two holes on top.
Break an egg above each hole.
2 eggs
Lower the heat and put a lid on the pan.
Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Add some cottage cheese and serve immediately.
1 cup cottage cheese

Notes

1. Frozen or fresh: Should I use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice, leek, and spinach? The great thing about this dish is you can do both. Just make sure to defrost the spinach and leek before you add them.

2. Leek: You can substitute it for a finely chopped scallion or a shallot for even more flavor.

3. Variations

Mediterranean: Add Kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the rice dish. Top with crumbled feta cheese instead of cottage cheese.
Crunchy: Add some roasted pine nuts or finely chopped walnuts.

4. Storage

Because of the added spinach, you can’t reheat, don’t store this dish. Make it fresh and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 283mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1550IUVitamin C: 84mgIron: 2mg

Keyword a healthy dinner recipe, a healthy lunch recipe

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