June 10, 2020
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice flavored with tomato, onion, pepper, and Mexican spices. You can make this with kelp noodle rice as well, if you don’t like cauliflower or want to try something a bit different.
Servings: 4
Calories: 97kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 white onion
- 1 jalapeno sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the onion, jalapeño, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the pureed mixture and cook until little to no liquid remains, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth and then add the cauliflower rice, stirring to combine evenly. Cook, uncovered, stirring often for another 5-10 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and little to no liquid remains.
- Off heat, squeeze lime juice over top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Stir to combine and serve.
Notes
Nutrition with 8 ounces kelp noodle rice: Calories: 84 cal, Carbs: 6g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 7g, Protein: 1g
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
97
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
261
mg
11
%
Potassium
330
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
173
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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