Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice"

Name: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice"
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 2 scallions; kosher salt and pepper; 1-1/2 limes; 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
61 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice"

Iris Warren

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Grated cauliflower makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice when you need a little carb detox. You can season this any way you wish – here I brightened it up with lime and cilantro and served it with a broiled pork loin. It has a couscous-like texture, and is perfect with chicken, pork chops, steak or anything you would normally serve with rice.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 medium head (about 24 oz cauliflower, rinsed)
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2 scallions (diced)
kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
1-1/2 limes
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Remove the core and let the cauliflower dry completely.
Coarsely chop into florets, then place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice or couscous – don't over process or it will get mushy.
Set aside and repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.
Raise the heat to medium-high.
Add the cauliflower "rice" to the saute pan. Cover and cook approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and place in a medium bowl; toss with fresh cilantro and lime juice to taste.