Copycat Chipotle Cauliflower Rice
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4.7
Copycat Chipotle Cauliflower Rice
Description
Copycat Chipotle Cauliflower Rice starts with a medium cauliflower head finely grated into rice-sized pieces. The grated cauliflower is sautéed in olive oil with bay leaves covered in a skillet to gently soften it without losing its texture. After about five minutes, it becomes slightly tender while maintaining some bite.
The cooked cauliflower rice is then flavored by folding in chopped fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and salt. This combination gives the dish a bright, fragrant profile similar to the original Chipotle side, with herbal notes from the cilantro and a citrus tang from the lime.
This cauliflower rice provides a versatile base suitable for pairing with grilled meats, vegetables, or as a lighter substitute for traditional rice in Mexican-inspired dishes. It is best served warm and freshly cooked for the most pleasant texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ medium head cauliflower
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- 2 bay leaf
- ¼ cup cilantro 15 g, finely chopped
- 1 ½ Tbsp lime juice 22 mL, fresh
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Rice: Grate cauliflower into “rice” using either a box grater or the grating attachment of your food processor.
- Cook: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add cauliflower and bay leaves. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until the rice becomes slightly tender.
- Mix: Mix in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 41/2-cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cups | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2% |
| Fat | 3.6g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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