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Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Salsa
5 from 102 votes

Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Salsa

This Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice uses finely processed cauliflower as a low-carb rice substitute, cooked with chili powder, cumin, onion, and garlic powders, then combined with chunky salsa. The sautéed cauliflower absorbs the salsa flavor, producing a colorful, savory dish with a mild spice and fresh zest, suitable as a side or light meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Chop cauliflower into chunks.
  2. Place cauliflower in a food processor, and let it run until the cauliflower has been diced up. It will look like rice.
  3. Heat a non stick or pan coated with cooking spray.
  4. Add cauliflower and spices and saute for 5 minutes.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60

% 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.