Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Name: Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower; ½ yellow onion; ½ cup diced cherry tomatoes; ⅓ cup jalapeño pepper (ribs/seeds removed) minced; 2 cloves garlic; 5 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Juice and zest of 1 lime; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings
8
Calories
90 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mexican

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Iris Warren

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Cauliflower rice gets a boost of flavor with a Mexican flair! This easy to make Low Carb side dish can be served in under 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large head of cauliflower
½ yellow onion diced
½ cup diced cherry tomatoes
⅓ cup jalapeño pepper (ribs/seeds removed) minced
2 cloves garlic minced
5 tablespoons butter divided
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice and zest of 1 lime
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Take a medium head of cauliflower, wash and cut into florets. Using a food processor or large grater, rice the cauliflower and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add in half of the butter and olive oil, then sauté the onions and jalapeño pepper for a few minutes. Add in the garlic and continue to sauté for about 20 seconds, careful not to burn it.
Add in the tomatoes and continue cooking for another minute. Sprinkle in the cumin and smoked paprika, allow to toast for 10 seconds, while stirring.
Add in the rest of the butter, tomato paste, lime juice and zest, salt and mix. Cover and sauté the cauliflower in the mixture for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches the texture you prefer. I like mine a little al dente, so not soft, but with a little bite to it.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve.