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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 (Servings)
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican , Vegan
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Begin by making cauliflower into “rice” by following link to instructions above. Set aside in a small mixing bowl.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.