The Best Flavored Cauliflower Rice in the Freezer Section — Shopping

I have yet to meet a zoodle that can satisfyingly take the place of a noodle, but cauliflower rice is a different story. The tiny bits of cauliflower not only look convincingly rice-like, but they also have a similarly neutral flavor. Add enough herbs and spices, and you might not be able to tell them apart.

Well, okay, there are differences. With cauliflower rice there's always that tell-tale aroma of cruciferous veg, although it's pretty slight. And it retains a firmer texture than real rice, even when cooked.

Still, it's a great stand-in if you're looking to get more servings of vegetables into your diet or cut back on calories and carbs — so much so that it's exploded in popularity. And now frozen food manufacturers are playing with the format and adding all sorts of flavored cauliflower rices to the lineup, so it's just a matter of heat and eat.

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