Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Salsa
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Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Salsa
Description
The recipe begins by pulsing cauliflower into small, rice-like pieces in a food processor, taking care not to overprocess to avoid a paste. The seasoned cauliflower is sautéed briefly in a lightly oiled pan, incorporating chili powder, cumin, onion, and garlic powders to develop a warm, earthy flavor base.
After initial sautéing, chunky salsa is stirred in and cooked until absorbed, melding the fresh tomato and pepper flavors with the spiced cauliflower 'rice.' The result is a vibrant, textured dish reminiscent of traditional Spanish rice, but lighter and grain-free, featuring distinct bites of sautéed cauliflower with zesty salsa notes.
The dish serves well as a side or base for other proteins and can be adjusted for spiciness by salsa choice. Avoid overprocessing the cauliflower to maintain an ideal rice-like texture and prevent mushiness.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower of
- 1 cup salsa chunky
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Chop cauliflower into chunks.
- Place cauliflower in a food processor, and let it run until the cauliflower has been diced up. It will look like rice.
- Heat a non stick or pan coated with cooking spray.
- Add cauliflower and spices and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add salsa to cauliflower and cook for 5 more minutes. Or until salsa has been absorbed.
Notes
- Pulse cauliflower just enough to resemble rice and avoid creating a paste.
- Cook until salsa is absorbed to meld flavors without excess liquid.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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