Zen Basil

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Zen Basil Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Zen Basil Seeds

1 bag cauliflower rice (16 oz)

1-2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cumin or cardamom

Few pieces of Saffron

Optional:

Pickled Purple Cabbage:

• 1/2 head of purple cabbage, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (ACV)

2 tablespoons Zen Basil seeds

• 1-2 tablespoons honey

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Process:

In a saucepan add cauliflower, Zen Basil seeds, salt, cumin, and hydrated saffron. How to make Hydrated Saffron-In a small bowl mash the saffron using the back of a spoon and add 1/3 cup of water.

Then when this is done, stir the colorful saffron water mixture on top of the seeds.

Cover and bring to a boil, lower heat immediately to low, and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Fork through until it looks fully cooked and serve.

Add in the pickled purple cabbage and protein of choice around the plate

Optional: Lemon and fresh basil or any herb garnish on top.

Great side dish

Pro tip:

May use frozen cauliflower rice, same instructions, reduce the saffron water to 1/8 cup