Green Cauliflower Rice (20 minutes!)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 (Servings)

  • Calories

    84 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican, Vegan

Green Cauliflower Rice (20 minutes!)

Fluffy, tender cauliflower rice made green thanks to a blend of peppers and herbs! Just 20 minutes and 8 ingredients required.

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Ingredients

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CAULIFLOWER RICE

  • 1 large head cauliflower (~ 4 cups cauliflower rice), riced
  • 1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion (or shallot)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Healthy pinch sea salt

GREEN MIX

  • 1 small to medium jalapeño pepper, seeds and stems removed and chopped
  • 2 heaping cups cilantro, large stems removed
  • 1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice ( plus more as needed for added flavor)

FOR SERVING optional

  • fresh chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
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Instructions

  1. Begin by making cauliflower into “rice” by following link to instructions above. Set aside in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Next make the green mix: To a food processor with the “S” blade attached, add the jalapeño pepper, cilantro, oil, sea salt, and lime juice and mix until a loose paste is formed (see photo).
  3. Heat a large saucepan, dutch oven, or skillet (with a lid) over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and pinch of sea salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally. Then add the cauliflower rice and season with another pinch of salt.
  4. Cover with a lid to steam the cauliflower rice for 1-2 minutes, or until cauliflower texture is to your liking. Then add the green mix and stir to coat. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt or lime juice to taste.
  5. Serve with more fresh cilantro and lime if desired. Cauliflower rice is best when fresh, but will keep in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. It does not freeze well.

Notes

  • *Recipe adapted from one we learned at a cooking class at Restaurante Los Tamarindos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with avocado oil and without optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1servings Calories 84 (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.36g Monounsaturated Fat 1.66g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 139mg (6%) Potassium 438mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 70.5mg (78%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(Servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1servings
Calories 84 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.36g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.66g 8%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Potassium 438mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 70.5mg 78%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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

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