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 don’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, 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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