5.0 from 12 votes
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This cilantro lime cauliflower rice comes together in about 15 minutes and has a ton of flavor! It's the perfect low carb side dish and makes a great base for a burrito bowl or taco salad.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 92 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 oz bag fresh cauliflower rice
- 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- ½ cup yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- black pepper to taste
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest or to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet and over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add fresh cauliflower rice and cook for 6-7 minutes until warmed.
- Add salt, pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice and lime zest.
- This rice is best served immediately but can be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat any leftovers over the stove top or in the microwave until piping hot.
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Notes
- cauliflower rice
- Frozen cauliflower rice: If using frozen cauli rice you'll want to use about 4 cups.
- Homemade cauliflower rice: Check out this post on how to make cauliflower rice!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
611mg
(25%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 611mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.