5 from 21 votes
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Mexican Cauliflower Rice offers a low-carb, vegetable-packed alternative to traditional rice dishes with riced cauliflower, sautéed vegetables, and warm spices like cumin and paprika. The dish combines the crunch of fresh veggies with a tender texture from cauliflower softened in a skillet. Fresh cilantro adds brightness, creating a flavorful side that pairs well with various meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
132 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 onion diced
- 1 jalapeño minced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1/2 cup peas frozen
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor or chopper and pulse until the cauliflower resembles small bits (like rice.)
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion, jalapeño, carrots and peas and stir fry until the onion is translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the riced cauliflower and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Add tomato sauce, salt, cumin, paprika and black pepper to the pan. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
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Notes
- A food processor efficiently creates cauliflower rice, allowing control over the grain size by pulsing fewer or more times.
- For more heat, add extra jalapeño or your favorite hot sauce to taste.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
427mg
(18%)
Potassium
601mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2915IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
83.9mg
(93%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2915IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 83.9mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.