Long before it became a carb-conscious craze, Trader Joe’s Organic Riced Cauliflower originated as a product of pure practicality. One of our suppliers, who specialized in cauliflower-based cuisine, came to us with a problem: they often found themselves with a lot of stems and florets that weren’t quite big enough to fit into one of their frozen cauliflower dishes and didn’t want to let them go to waste. We put our heads together and found that by grating these leftovers into bits, it made a rather delicious alternative to rice. How’s that for a win-win?

Years later, our Organic Riced Cauliflower is still very much a winning proposal. As versatile as it is delectable, it makes a great base for a rice bowl when topped with curry or Kung Pao Chicken, a phenomenal filling for tacos or burritos when mixed with a bit of cilantro, and an awesome ingredient for a rustic, low-carb risotto when sautéed with onions, white wine, and a bit of parmesan cheese and butter.