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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is a low-carb grain-free paleo-friendly substitute for rice or couscous - it's a great way to add more vegetables into your diet
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 82 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets (or 3-4 cups cauliflower rice)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and resembles couscous. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil, then add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower rice and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the cauliflower softens, 5-7 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add lime juice, lime zest and fresh cilantro and toss gently to combine. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 4-5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
82kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Potassium
492mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
76mg
(84%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.