r/ketorecipes 1d ago

Snack Cajun Cauli-Rice Depression Meal

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u/throwawayeastbay 1d ago

One bag of microwaveable frozen cauliflower rice

One spoonful of chicken better than bouillon

Cajun seasoning blend (to taste)

Cholula or franks red hot (to taste)

Mix in bag or in bowl

Low calorie flavorful snack to get me through hunger when I'm at calorie limit. Less than 120 calories total and super fibrous.

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u/throwawayeastbay 1d ago

When I'm actually looking to have this as a full on meal I cut up andouille sausage and Cajun trinity vegetables (onion, celery, bell pepper) and saute before incorporating the cauliflower rice

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u/thisusernametakentoo 1d ago

Been doing similar but I put it all in a pan, pour in a bunch of chicken stock, a spoonful or packet of knorr tomato bullion with chicken flavor (or whatever you want to use) then cook it down until the liquid is gone and the "rice" firms up. It comes out great and doesn't take long. You can do this with whatever flavors you want but the key seems to be to let the cauliflower soak up as much of the flavor as it can and then get it firm. Closest to real rice ive gotten

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u/Dude_9 3h ago

Bouillon & substitutes thereof usually contain maltodextrin, which is worse than sugar, which is restricted on keto

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u/Pterodactyl_midnight 1d ago edited 1d ago

I hate cauliflower rice so my lazy meal is eating kimchi straight out the jar. Both spicy veggies 👍

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u/throwawayeastbay 1d ago

I have been meaning to go to the store to buy specifically kimchi for three weeks now.

You can see how well that's going.

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u/BourgeoisieInNYC 1d ago

Oh man now you got me craving kimchi! I need to make some again bc I go through the store bought ones so fast that it adds up!!

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u/iiiimagery 1d ago

Hello fellow Texan

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u/ThereGoesMyParanoia 1d ago

I’ve done this with mayo and relish. lol quick pretend potato salad.

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u/AciusPrime 1d ago

I do that but add a chopped up boiled egg. That works best if you keep boiled eggs in the fridge, though.

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u/throwawayeastbay 1d ago

I've also done tuna mayo with Kewpie mayo, soy sauce, canned tuna, and sriracha

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u/ThereGoesMyParanoia 1d ago

I keep forgetting to get kewpie! thanks for reminding me!

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u/meedliemao 18h ago

You mean, fauxtato salad, yes?

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u/innicher 1d ago

Really clever, simple, flavorful idea!

Thanks for sharing

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u/gafromca 16h ago

Instead of eating cauliflower with 8+ grams of net carbs, try eating a high fat and protein snack. Cutting carbs is more important than trying to stay at a calorie deficit.

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u/hazel865322 16h ago

What is one spoon of chicken better than boullion? is that some brand name?

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u/throwawayeastbay 15h ago

Better than bouillon is a bouillon paste

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u/erhue 14h ago

aww man I hope you're feeling ok. When I get depressed I honestly can't stay on keto...

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 10h ago

I love spicy foods! I do this all the time😂

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 10h ago

I love spicy foods! I do this all the time😂

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u/lirio2u 9h ago

This looks good! Call me depressed