5 Veggies You Can Turn Into Rice (Besides Cauliflower)
Shake up your low-carb rice game.

In many cultures, a meal isn’t complete without a side of rice. But if you find your diet monopolized by carbs and want to sneak in more fiber-rich veggies, cauliflower rice is the brilliant kitchen hack you’ve always dreamed of.
Cauliflower rice is really just a head of cauliflower, blitzed into rice-sized bites. You can grate it by hand, pulse it a few times in a food processor, or—if you’re really dedicated—chop that baby up with a knife (but who has time for that?).
Because this cruciferous veg has such a neutral flavor and an inconspicuous white hue, you can swap it in for rice in any of your favorite recipes and hardly tell the difference: burritos, sushi, fried rice, soup, rice bowls, and more. (Here’s a recipe for fried cauliflower rice that’s a deadringer for the real thing. Seriously.) But if you’re ready to jazz things up, here are five other veggies you can turn into rice.
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Broccoli: Use this in your sushi for a gorgeous green roll. Learn how to make sushi at home here.
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Carrots: This orange veggie is sturdy and can stand up to heat, so it’s great for hot dishes. Here’s how to make a carrot rice paella, courtesy of Healthy Little Foodies.
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Sweet potatoes: Your favorite pub fry can also make your carb dreams come true. Learn how to make a coconut red curry with sweet potato rice here, courtesy of Inspiralized.
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Beets: The vibrant color of this riced root will keep you coming back for more. Beets have a bold flavor, so don’t be afraid to make them the star of the recipe. Find how to make beet rice with spinach and egg here.
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Winter squash, like butternut squash or pumpkin. Use this mock rice to make a cozy, low-carb risotto.
Special thanks to Healthy Little Foodies and Inspiralized for photos.
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