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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice"
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 61 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2.5g
(5%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.