12 rice substitutes suitable for all diets




3. Riced cauliflower

Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale.

People can make riced cauliflower by chopping up raw cauliflower either by hand or with a food processor until the texture resembles rice.

They can then use the resulting riced cauliflower as either raw or gently cooked varieties.

This low carb and low calorie alternative to rice does not have a strong flavor and therefore works as well as rice in many recipes. It is also suitable for those following the keto diet or people with gluten intolerance.

Photo of cauliflower rice shown from the side in a serving bowl.

4. Riced broccoli

People can prepare riced broccoli in the same way as riced cauliflower.

Similar to its counterpart, riced broccoli makes an appropriate rice alternative for a person following low carb or low calorie diets.

Broccoli has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cancer-fighting effects.

Its nutrient profile similarly matches riced cauliflower, as 100 g of riced broccoli.

Broccoli Rice Recipe - Love and Lemons