Cauliflower Rice with Chicken Bone Broth
This cauliflower rice with chicken bone broth blends real rice with frozen riced cauliflower for a nutritious, protein packed side dish that comes together in just 20 minutes using a pressure cooker. Made with rice, frozen cauliflower rice, and chicken bone broth, this recipe delivers gut healthy benefits and extra protein from the collagen rich broth. Perfect for meal prep, freezer friendly, and an excellent addition to any balanced thali meal.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
- Fine mesh strainer for washing rice
- Fork for fluffing rice
Ingredients
For Cauliflower Rice:
- 1 cup (220 g) sona masoori rice - sona masoori or basmati
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken bone broth
- 1 lb (454 g) frozen cauliflower rice - no need to thaw
Instructions
Prepare the Rice:
- Place 1 cup sona masoori rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy.
Pressure Cook:
- Add the washed rice to the pressure cooker. Pour in the 2 cups chicken bone broth, then add the 1 lb frozen cauliflower rice on top. Stir gently to combine, distributing the rice and cauliflower rice evenly throughout. No thawing or chopping needed since the cauliflower rice comes pre riced and frozen.
- Close the lid and set the pressure valve to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Serve or Store:
- Open the lid carefully, avoiding the steam. Use a fork to gently fluff, mixing the rice and cauliflower rice together evenly into one blended dish. Serve immediately as a nutritious side dish for your thali, or portion into containers for meal prep.
- To freeze: allow the rice to cool completely to room temperature. Divide into individual portion containers or blocks (160g each) and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave directly from frozen for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through, or thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
Notes
Recipe Yield: Makes approximately 1,120g total = 7 servings of 160g each.
Rice and Cauliflower Rice Blend: This recipe combines real rice with riced cauliflower, it is not a pure cauliflower rice dish. The blend keeps the protein and texture of rice while adding extra fiber and volume from the cauliflower.
Bone Broth Benefits: Cooking rice in bone broth adds collagen, amino acids, and extra protein while infusing rich, savory flavor into every grain. This supports gut health, joint mobility, and provides more nutrition than water cooked rice.
Frozen Cauliflower Rice Convenience: Since the cauliflower rice is already riced and frozen, there is no need to chop it in a food processor, unlike fresh vegetable versions of this recipe.
Meal Prep Tips: This rice stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make a batch and use throughout the week as a quick, balanced side dish.
Freezer Friendly: This recipe freezes beautifully in individual containers or blocks for grab and go convenience.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with any curry from your thali: Horse Gram Curry, Chicken Curry, Egg Pulusu, or Channa Masala. Also excellent alongside dal and a fresh salad for a complete balanced meal.
Stovetop Method: Combine all ingredients in a pot with a tight fitting lid. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
Rice Cooker Method: Add all ingredients to a rice cooker and cook on the regular white rice setting. Fluff when done.
Vegetarian Option: Substitute vegetable broth for chicken bone broth. The dish will still be flavorful though it will have less protein.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Rice with Chicken Bone Broth
Serving Size
1 serving (160g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Protein
6
g
12
%
Carbohydrates
28
g
9
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Potassium
218
mg
6
%
Sodium
27
mg
1
%
Vitamin D
0
µg
0
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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