Mexican Cauliflower Rice

June 10, 2020 Comments Off on Mexican Cauliflower Rice
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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 donā€™t like cauliflower or want to try something a bit different.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
Keyword: cauliflower, dairy-free, egg-free, Latin American, mexican, nut-free, side, tomato, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

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, jalapeƱo, 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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