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Creamy Pineapple "Rice" in a shallow bowl with a garnish of cilantro. Linen napkin and wooden cutting board in the background.

Creamy Pineapple "Rice" {Paleo, Whole30}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
This recipe is simple to make and bursting with sweet citrusy pops of pineapple in a cream coated, tropical spiced cauliflower rice.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon refined coconut oil
  • 1 small onion small diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt + extra pinches of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ginger powder
  • couple dashes black pepper
  • 10-12oz bag frozen cauliflower rice break apart in bag
  • ½ 20oz can pineapple tidbits drained
  • ½ cup full fat coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in skillet on MED-LOW until melted and warm, about 2 minutes. Add diced onion and pinch of salt to skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally until tender. About 3-5 minutes.
  • Add salt, cumin, coriander, granulated garlic powder, ginger powder, black pepper. Sauté stirring frequently until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Increase heat to MEDIUM, add cauliflower rice cook until thawed about 1 minute.
  • Add pineapple tidbits. Sauté stirring occasionally until cauliflower and pineapple begin to get brown spots.
  • Add coconut milk. Stir to combine and cook to heat through about 1 minute.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 397mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 94mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cauliflower rice, easy, healthy, keto, paleo, quick, tropical, vegan, whole30
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