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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is a quick and healthy recipe to get that Chipotle favorite at home. Simply sauté riced cauliflower with onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime, and you have a delicious side in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 1 cup white onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 4 cups cauliflower rice about 1 lb.
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Add oil and diced onion to a large skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Mix in the garlic and continue sautéing for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Before serving, stir in the lime juice, zest, and cilantro. Enjoy!
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Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: You can easily rice the cauliflower the day before, just keep it in the fridge until you're ready to use. Chop the onions, garlic, and cilantro ahead of time, as well.
- To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
- To Freeze: Use freezer-safe bags to store individual-sized portions in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- To Reheat: For best results, warm up this cauli rice in a skillet on the stove. If you're in a hurry, you can use the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
529mg
(22%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.