Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty Rice (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-based, Low-carb)

Name: Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty Rice (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-based, Low-carb)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound diced into 1/2" cubes); 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (less, for a less spicy option); 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon sea salt finely ground (divided); 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon black pepper finely ground (divided); 1 large head cauliflower; 2 cloves fresh garlic; 1 cup white onion diced; 2 stalks celery; 1/2 cup green bell pepper; 1/2 cup red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (less, for a milder option); 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper (less, for a milder option, but replace with equal parts cumin)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:40min

Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty "Rice" satisfies cravings for both carb and zest, while actually being a low-carb, plant-based meal. A Cajun/Creole delight!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:52:53 GMT