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