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This ketogenic Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice with Halloumi is the perfect weekday meal. It’s a quick, easy recipe and packed full of flavour.

Cauliflower rice is a great low carb alternative to rice. It’s anti-inflammatory and much kinder to the digestive system than traditional rice. Want to know the secret to delicious tasting, fluffy cauliflower rice? I’m sharing it below. It’s what I like to call the 3’s: Steam, Squeeze and Sauté!

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0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes Hands-on 20 minutes Overall 20 minutes Allergy information for Mediterranean Cauli-Rice with Fried Halloumi ✔ Gluten free ✔ Egg free ✔ Nut free ✔ Pork free ✔ Avocado free ✔ Fish free ✔ Shellfish free Pescatarian Vegetarian Print Recipe Download Recipe

Nutritional values (per serving)

Net carbs 8.2 grams Protein 19.3 grams Fat 34.4 grams Calories 422 kcal Calories from carbs 8%, protein 18%, fat 74% Total carbs 11.8 grams Fiber 3.6 grams Sugars 3.4 grams Saturated fat 20.2 grams Sodium 1,065 mg ( 46 % RDA ) Magnesium 67 mg ( 17 % RDA ) Potassium 574 mg ( 29 % EMR )

Ingredients (makes 4 servings) 1 small cauliflower, stalk and leaves removed, (500 g/ 1.1 lb)

1 small red onion, diced (60 g/ 2.1 oz)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (28 g/ 1 oz)

1 tbsp red pesto (15 g/ 0.5 oz) - you can make your own

1 tsp of dried oregano

5 pieces sun-dried tomatoes (15 g/ 0.5 oz)

1 tsp of paprika

2-4 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

320 g Halloumi (11.3 oz) - 80 g/ 2.8 oz per person, 3 slices

salt and pepper to taste

lemon wedges to serve Note: use pesto made with sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.

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Jo Harding Creator of ModernFoodStories.com Food is one of life’s most powerful medicines. I’m a true testament that once you find the right approach for you, you can overcome poor health through the healing power of food. I believe the secret to radiant health starts and ends with a healthy gut so my recipes are all grain, gluten and refined sugar free. Most are also dairy-free. More posts by Jo Harding