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Mexican Cauliflower "Rice"

This Mexican inspired dish of Cauliflower "Rice" uses finely chopped cauliflower, which makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cauliflower crumbles (the sell this in stop and shop now)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes (small dice)
  • 1 Jalapeño (seeds and membrane removed, minced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  When hot, add the onions, tomatoes and jalapeno and sauté until just tender, about 2-3 minutes.  Add the garlic and cauliflower, sauté until the cauliflower is just tender, 2 minutes.
  2. Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper.  Stir to evenly coat the vegetables and cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Add chopped cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1scant cup Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1.5g (2%) Sodium 379mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scant cup
Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1.5g 2%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

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