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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Make your low-carb meals more exciting to eat with this delicious cilantro lime cauliflower rice recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½-1 Jalapeño deseeded and finely chopped
  • 4 cups riced cauliflower
  • ½ lime zested and juiced more for serving
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro more for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat up the oil. Once hot, add the onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic, salt, and diced jalapeño, and toss to combine and cook for 3 minutes until the jalapeño begins to soften.
  2. Add the cauliflower to the pan and combine. Reduce heat to medium, zest the lime over the mixture and add the cilantro. Continue to cook, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the cauliflower has softened.
  3. Turn off the heat, squeeze the lime or pour the lime juice over the cauliflower rice, and stir to combine.
  4. Serve with lime wedges and additional cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 340mg (14%) Potassium 524mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 24IU (0%) Vitamin C 83mg (92%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 340mg 14%
Potassium 524mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 24IU 0%
Vitamin C 83mg 92%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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