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Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Fluffy Mexican cauliflower rice seasoned with sweet red pepper paste, spices, and fresh cilantro. It's a completely dairy-free, gluten-free, and low-carb alternative to rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 73 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (3 ½ cup) frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup red onion small dice
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp coarse black pepper or to taste
  • 3 tbsp red pepper paste
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, and tender stems
FOR SERVING
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions

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  1. Microwave the frozen, microwave-safe cauliflower pouch for 30 seconds. It should still be frozen once finished. It's merely to break up any large chunks. 
  2. When ready, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, diced onions, salt, and pepper to the pan. Saute until the onions have softened. 
  3. Next, add the red pepper paste and all of the spices. Mix and saute until all of the onions are fully coated with the spices and the paste, about 30 seconds. 
  4. When ready, add the cauliflower rice. Stir-fry for about 5-10 minutes. Long enough to cook the rice and for all the flavors to marry together. 
  5. Once fully cooked, taste the mixture. Adjust the seasoning. Meaning add more salt or not. Squeeze lime juice all over the pan, and sprinkle in chopped cilantro. Give a toss, and you are ready to eat. 
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Chop the onions finely. I like to have the flavor of the onions, though I don't want to necessarily have big bites of onion. You have to be sneaky about it.
  • When buying frozen cauliflower rice, place the microwave-safe bag into the microwave, and cook for 30 seconds or so. The cauliflower should still be frozen at this point. The goal is to press the bag, maybe give it a little punch— just to break up any large pieces in the bag.
  • Turn up the heat to medium-high. If the heat is too low, you will get a steamed taste rather than a nice fried flavor.
  • Finally, just like rice, always fluff with a fork to create a nice fluffy texture.
  • Chop the onions finely. I like to have the flavor of the onions, though I don't want to necessarily have big bites of onion. You have to be sneaky about it.
  • When buying frozen cauliflower rice, place the microwave-safe bag into the microwave, and cook for 30 seconds or so. The cauliflower should still be frozen at this point. The goal is to press the bag, maybe give it a little punch— just to break up any large pieces in the bag.
  • Turn up the heat to medium-high. If the heat is too low, you will get a steamed taste rather than a nice fried flavor.
  • Finally, just like rice, always fluff with a fork to create a nice fluffy texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.75cup Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 232IU (5%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.75cup
Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 232IU 5%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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