Foodie Fiasco

Happiness, decadence, and loose pants

Related Posts

Cauliflower Rice a Roni + Blendtec Giveaway {$650 Value!}

Filed Under: 50-100, Appetizers and Sides, Cauliflower, Copycat Recipes, Entrees, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Healthy How To, Low Carb, No Bake, Nutritional Yeast, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sponsored Posts, Sugar Free, Vegan

By 223 Comments Jump to Recipe

The following post was sponsored by the wonderful Blendtec via Fitfluential. As always, all opinions and attempts of humor are completely my own.

This is huge.

Cauliflower Rice 8

I love you all so much. I turned 17 this week and, in order to properly express my appreciation for your existence, wanted to celebrate with an appropriately extravagant gift for you. I teamed up with the fabulous folks over at Blendtec to give away the queen of all blenders, the Designer 725, to one very luck Foodie Fiasco reader.

That’s a $650 value!! Now do we know how to party or what?

This machine has changed my life in the kitchen forever. It’s powerful, easy to clean (!!), and stunningly beautiful. We both know you deserve one. From morning smoothies to late night ice cream to tackling cauliflower into rice, my Blendtec is always there to me. And now it’s going to be there for you.

Scroll down and take two minutes to enter! I say this because I love you. Do it. Do it now.

Cauliflower Rice 6

So life is moving quickly! Things are happening. Let’s talk about them.

First off, I owe you an apology. I haven’t been here and I know it and I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I’ve overestimated what I can do in my 24 hours.

I’ll be honest. I’ve thought about shutting the blog down. Foodie Fiasco is indeed a work of heart, but it’s also a giant undertaking for an already overworked junior. Hours and hours are poured into the labors of love that, after a few miracles of caffeine and technology, eventually become the recipes you see here.

Cauliflower Rice 5

But then I dropped the ball. A few hours of procrastination became a few days off the editorial calendar. A few days became a few weeks which became a month without any understanding of calculus or a single published recipe to show for it.

I didn’t plan well enough for this insanity of a schedule and so Foodie went on the back burner and for that I am incredibly sorry. I come here today with the my most heartfelt of hugs and a mouth wateringly delicious dinner and a free blender that happens to be magical.

Let’s make 2015 the best year yet. These are the days my friends.

Currently I am stockpiling posts, hiring contributors, and planning for the rainy day I didn’t before. I’m so grateful that you’ve come to my table, and I promise to keep bringing recipes for us to eat together for years to come.

Cauliflower Rice 1

Dear people allow me to enlighten you on the wonders of rice a roni. It’s this cheesy salty foodgasm of a pre-packaged dinner and it’s full of chemicals and fat and nonsense and it’s absolutely horrific for you and I adore it.

I have fond memories of many a childhood night spent curled up with a good movie and three of four bowls of rice a roni (the stretchy pants go without saying here).

Cauliflower Rice 3

But the new year is upon us! Stretchy pants no more! I’ve recreated the cheesiness goodness with a healthy cauliflower rice a roni based on my famous cauliflower risotto recipe. And let me tell you it will rock your. socks. off.

Cauliflower Rice 2

Since we’re a class act, feel free to jazz up your feast with any spices that strike your fancy. I was in a dill mood, but I also think a pinch of rosemary would be fabulous.

Cauliflower Rice 4

And cheese. Cheese is like sunshine.

Cauliflower Rice 7

Nothing like a miracle blender and an unintentional action shot to get you into the holiday spirit.

Cauliflower Rice 9

 


4.6 from 14 reviews
Cauliflower Rice a Roni
 
Save Print
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Author:
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt + pepper
  • 3 cups riced cauliflower (you can do this by putting cauliflower in your Blendtec or simply grating the cauliflower)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast or grated parmesan
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet, greased with oil or cooking spray, over medium high heat. Add in the diced onion and cook, stirring often, until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add in the minced garlic along with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook for another minute or so. Add in the riced cauliflower and cook until slightly golden, about 3-5 minutes. Add in ½ cup of the broth and cook, stirring often, until absorbed. Repeat with the remaining brother. Stir in the nutritional yeast and cook for another five minutes. Salt and pepper to taste, and feel free to add any other spices that strike your fancy (I love dill or rosemary in this).
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ recipe Calories: 82 Fat: 0.5 grams Net Carbs: 8 grams Protein: 7.5 grams

 

Cauliflower Rice 10

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 Thank you for participating my friends, and good luck!

signature

This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Blendtec. Thank you for helping us keep the lights on around here!

Related Posts

Comments

  3. I'm just about to move out of the place I share with my roommate and into my own apartment. A Blendtec would be great for everything from cheesecake to smoothies!
    Reply

  9. I would use it for everything! Smoothies, soups, and nut butters are my fav, hummus too! And of course cauliflower for this rice a roni ;)
    Reply

  10. Don't feel bad at all! Junior year is one of the hardest and I think it goes to say doing any task on top of calculus is well... Love this recipe and glad you're back!!
    Reply

  12. I love blenders, but they are always so hard to clean, so this one would be amazing. With the blender, I would love to make smoothies, cake batters, nut butters, soups and so much more! I hope the give away is international, since I live in Europe... And I'm really glad you did not quit your blog, I really love it and I find so much inspiration on it!
    Reply

    • Thank you for your sweetness, Eveline! I hope that the give away is international as well, because you seem like quite a deserving reader! I'll clarify with Kelly:-)
      Reply

  13. Welcome back, and no worries about the time off. It's hard juggling a blog plus everything else in your life, especially since you're in school. Cheese is sunshine. I would blend everything if I had one of these babies. Everything food related, that is.
    Reply

    • Thanks for being so understanding, Meghan! Cheese is everything good. HAHA, phew, you had me worried there for a second with your blending plans! Non-food related things thank you for your clarification;-)
      Reply

  14. Oh the thing i would make.... Green smoothie every morning, a quick fall soup, avocado mouse.... the list goes on and on...
    Reply

    • Sounds delicious, Gee! Hope it's the Foodie Fiasco Nutella you have in mind;-) https://www.foodiefiasco.com/healthy-homemade-nutella/
      Reply

  19. I would use the blendtec for making nut butters, smoothies, nut milk and all the good things like that! As well as making recipes easier!
    Reply

  26. I make hummus and soups with a blender frequently so that would definitely be happening! But the website for the product has a recipe page with a ton that I would love to try!
    Reply

    • We feel the same way about cauliflower rice, Carrie(as you can see here)! Somehow, making it in a Blendtec blender feels more magical than the average method. d
      Reply

    • We feel the same way about cauliflower rice, Carrie(as you can see here)! Somehow, making it in a Blendtec blender feels more magical than the average method.
      Reply

  34. The Blendtec would be a wonderful addition to my cooking. Gravies and sauces and smoothies and not to have to worry with a "complicated cleaning process"...all would be greatly appreciated!
    Reply

  36. Eeeek! I'm so pumped for you and best wishes for the new year, and being in high school too I definitely understand where you're coming from. I'd use the blendtec for everything and anything, cause my poor blender can't take anymore of the abuse I've been putting it through.
    Reply

  38. I would love this blender!!!! Actually I would give it to my husband who loves to make smoothies & coffee beverages. And I'm sure he would let me use it. I hope.
    Reply

  42. well i'd obviously be using it to make SMOOTHIES! but one thing I've always wanted to make that i've never been able to with my mom's blender or my own is homemade nut butter -- the blades on our blenders aren't powerful enough to blend it smooth enough. and homemade nutella in my life would be incredible :D
    Reply

    • Simply evident and classic choice with the smoothie route, Valerie! A Blendtec would surely be useful in your nut butter goals. Especially the homemade nutella, because everyone knows that Nutella is a fantastical cure-all;-)
      Reply

  43. I actually just embarked on a healthy meal plan complete with nutritional consultations and shakes, vitamins, and a meal plan. However, I have no blender!! I would make all of my soups, smoothies, blended healthy sauces and dips! And OF COURSE cauliflower rice...i heart cruciferous veggies almost as much as healthy cookie dough. Almost.

    Reply

    • It seems like a blender is a much needed tool in your kitchen arsenal, Melanie! Congratulations on reaching the beginning of this exciting new period of your consumption career! Cruciferous veggies are pretty fantastic(especially when doused in cheez-y goodness), but are agreeably a tier below healthy cookie dough;-)
      Reply

    • Thanks for your comment, Karla! Nice idea of skipping the cream but keeping the smooth texture by blending soup ingredients up in a high-speed blender like the Blendtec!
      Reply

    • Blend all of the things, Sherrie! Healthy ice cream in a Blendtec would be scrumptious! Thanks for your entry:-)
      Reply

  47. with the blendtec, i would make hazelnut/chestnut/almond butter (chunky !!), jalapeno black bean hummus, vegan cheese/cream cheese with cashews, and SOUPS ! the blender i use now is from the thrift store and ... sub-subpar, to say the least ...
    Reply

    • Thanks for entering, Angie! Thrifted clothes are a blessing; thrifted blenders, eh, not so much! Especially when you've got as many tasty recipe ideas as you do:-) I've always been fascinated with trying cashew cheese; do you have a favorite recipe?
      Reply

      • haha, i agree completely about the thrift clothes !! ~ the cashew "cheeses" i've made before were reminiscent of hummus + nutritional yeast, but THESE are the recipes i'd love to try/experiment with making for cream cheese: 1. http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2012/12/how-to-make-soy-free-vegan-cream-cheese/ 2. http://www.foodcraftlab.com/food/fermentation/vegan-cashew-cream-cheese my best friend works at a food co-op that makes cashew cream cheese, and omg it is so good. but they aren't allowed to share the recipe with outsiders ... *understanding tear*
        Reply

        • Yikes! Yeasty hummus sounds revolting, in my humble opinion. However, both of those vegan cream cheese recipes look scrumdiddlyumptious! Ah, it's bittersweet how you've found a delicious cashew cheese that has to stay hidden to stay in business! *shares an understanding tear* Working at a food co-op would be a dream:-)
          Reply

  49. I'd definitely utilize the Blendtec to make delicious smoothies, soups and nut butters! There are so many great ideas on their website though. Thanks so much for this giveaway(:
    Reply

  50. Ahhhh this is amazing!! I would use this for so many things - pureed soups, hummus, smoothies, almond butter, sauces.....so many possibilities:)
    Reply

    • Thanks for the support, Jordan! Blenders definitely can make one a protein powerhouse(insert arm flexing emoji here)!
      Reply

  57. Hi Kelly! I can relate, because I am a busy Junior too! By far it is my busiest school year. Please don't shut down your blog!! You are such an inspiration, and I love seeing that there is another girl my age who shares a passion for healthy eating! If I had a Blendtec, I would definitely make green smoothies and soups!! Lauren
    Reply

    • Thanks for your compassion and encouragement, Lauren! Foodie Fiasco is full of people of all ages and genders(with an extra large amount of young women like us!) who have enthusiastically healthy outlooks:-)
      Reply

    • Ain't nothing better than peanut butter; especially when its blended with frozen banana and chocolate! *heart eyes*
      Reply

  67. I would love to make lots of smoothies to share with my family & of course my favorite banana ice-cream. Since its colder now I would definitely experiment and make lots of soups/purees. I want to share all my vegan recipes with me family :)
    Reply

    • It's awesome that you're interested in sharing vegan love with your family, Deanna! Banana ice-cream is incredible, and this blender would be great for whipping up big, family-size batches!
      Reply

  72. My favorite things to blend are homemade dips - White Bean dip with yellow roasted peppers, chickpeas with sundried tomatoes and herbs for a tangy twist and anything zesty I can think of with what I have on hand! It would be great to have a blendtec!!
    Reply

    • Those dips sound absolutely delightful, Nicole! With this blender, you'd be the most popular block party guest;-)
      Reply

  75. Anxious to try some of these recipes and I would use the Blendtec for pretty much anything I use a food processor for now and also for smoothies.
    Reply

  76. I have wanted this *tastefully expensive* blender ever since you first started using it! It can only make your recipes that much more fabulous and tasteful.
    Reply

  81. I would love a blendtec! I am on the mend to make the New Year, the year to recover back to good health. I have been struggling for many many years with making good choices when it came to eating food and this manifested into to poor eating habits. All the more reason to make this year the year I use the blendtec and your recipes to make nutritiously satisfying meals and beverages! Best of Luck everyone!!!! ;)
    Reply

    • Thank you for sharing your recent tough times as related to health, Jay! You are definitely not alone, and thankfully Foodie Fiasco is staying up and running to help you to reach this resolution:-) Best of luck to you as well!!
      Reply

    • Love this unique idea, Med! Coconut oil is so hydrating, and whipping it into a lotion seems like an excellent next step!
      Reply

  85. I would use it for smoothies, soups, and desserts! I bet this would help me make some delicious black bean brownies :)
    Reply

  89. I'm trying to get away from eating empty calorie sugar and sweets, so I'd definitely use it to make smoothies with lots of natural sugars and goodness :) I'd love to get back into the habit of clean eating and it's fun to come up with endless combinations.
    Reply

  90. I would love to use the BlendTec to help make healthy recipes! I'm getting married in June and it's crunch time! By the way, I think you are being way too hard on yourself! I've been following your blog for years and it is so clear how much time and effort you put into your recipes. It is OKAY to take a break! :)
    Reply

    • Congratulations on your wedding, Molly!!! This must be an extremely exciting time for you; I bet that this blender would lend you some much needed extra time in this busy season of your life! Thank you so much for your support; it-and you-are much appreciated here at Foodie Fiasco!
      Reply

  91. When ASKED WHAT I WOULD USE A BLENDTEC BLENDER TO CREATE! WOW! Basically what wouldnt I use this for, I lov to cook, bake and create, I would use this on so many things, from my baked healthy goodies to smoothies and soups! I would love to win this~

    Reply

    • I adore your enthusiasm, Jennifer! This Blendtec lets your create basically all of the things, so you can let your culinary imagination run free!
      Reply

  95. Happy Birthday and Happy New Year!!! What an exciting and busy time for you! I so hear ya on the blog taking up a lot of time and especially with a full load at school, but please don't shut the blog down!!!! That would be horrible!! I've heard of cauliflower rice before but this cauliflower rice-a-roni is such an awesome and creative idea!! This sounds so tasty! Also, thank you so much for offering this awesome giveway! I wish you lots of happiness in the New Year!
    Reply

    • Thank you for your kind wishes, Izzy! It's doubtlessly challenging to juggle both school and managing a full-time blog, but sweet subscribers like you serve as excellent motivation! I hope that you're also having, and continue to have, a very merry 2015:-)
      Reply

  96. Since I have been looking at the Blendtec, I realize that this machine can do more ... much more.. than smoothies! Soups is where I would start..then a smoothie. ..then salad dressings.. smoothie for the grands.. more soup..
    Reply

    • Thanks for entering, Anna! Daily banana ice cream is one of the central foundations to happiness, I believe;-)
      Reply

  99. Oooooooh a blendtec would be ever so wonderful! I could use it for all sorts of things like smoothies, sauces, soups, and anything else I can think of. Your blog is so inspiring - I love it! I always find myself on here for healthy food ideas and inspiration :)

    Reply

    • Thanks for your warm words, Olivia! It's awesome that Foodie Fiasco serves as a source of inspiration for you:-) I hope that your health journey continues to flourish in 2015!
      Reply

  100. I'd use it to make better quality smoothies, and all of these fancy things people with high-speed blenders are able to make. I tried making a vegan pumpkin cheesecake (no baking involved!) for Thanksgiving, and while it was good, it would have been better had I had a better-quality blender. I hope I win, but if I don't, congrats in advance to whomever does. Good luck, everyone!

    Reply

    • Smoothies and milkshakes would both be made deliciously in this Blendtec, Jeanna(and if it's technically your blender, I'm sure your husband wouldn't protest you taste testing his milkshakes)!:-)
      Reply

  104. Made it into 2015! 2014 was a rough "health" year and I'm trying hard to be good to myself and put "good stuff" only into my body. That Blendtec sounds awesome!

    Reply

    • Woohoo! Congratulations on successfully making it another year as a human, Mary-it's a difficult thing to be! And that's why you shouldn't sweat about past health indiscretions, because the future is so much brighter:-)
      Reply

  107. I still can't believe I won! Can't wait to make my first smoothie! Great way to start 2015. Thank you so very much. :-)
    Reply

  108. I am playing with broccoli to sub fir cauliflower too, it works really well. Nutritional yeast is something to take to a desert island, I think it changes nearly everything from good to heavenly.
    Reply

  110. I need to get a head of cauliflower asap! This recipe looks so good! I love all of your recipes! For some reason I make one of your recipes, (enjoy the recipe!) then, forget to check your blog for several months. You seriously are just about my favorite food blogger. No kidding! Keep up the good work.
    Reply

Trackbacks

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe:  

Privacy Policy