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Chorizo and Pepper Cauliflower Rice
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Chorizo and Pepper Cauliflower Rice

Chorizo and Pepper Cauliflower Rice is a savory, low-carb dish combining spicy ground pork chorizo with sautéed poblano and red bell peppers, onions, garlic, and seasoned cauliflower rice. Lime juice and fresh cilantro brighten the flavors, while spices like cumin and smoked paprika add warmth. The dish offers a flavorful, textured alternative to rice that can be served as a side or light main.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces ground pork chorizo (see notes)
  • 5 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet to medium and add in the chorizo.  Cook until browned, then remove and set aside, leaving behind any fat in the pan.
  2. Add in the butter, onions, poblano and red bell pepper, half the salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until tender.
  3. Make a well in the center and add in the garlic.  Sauté for 15 seconds, making sure not to brown it.
  4. Mix until everything is combined, then sprinkle in the ground cumin and smoked paprika.  Allow the spices to toast for a few seconds, then stir in the cauliflower rice and cook for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Add the chorizo back in, along with the chopped cilantro and lime juice.  Mix until well combined and continue cooking just until heated through, then serve.

Notes

  • Use raw ground pork chorizo for this recipe; avoid cured or cooked chorizo like salami.
  • Chorizo can vary in spiciness; taste after cooking and adjust the amount added to fit your preference.

Nutrition Information

Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.