Mexican Cauliflower Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    172 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

100x better than the traditional, this Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe is low-carb and full of flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large head of cauliflower riced or
  • 16 oz bag riced cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ½ Jalapeño finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper any color or a mix finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lime divided
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 avocado sliced for serving
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Instructions

  1. If using a head of cauliflower, rice it first.
  2. Heat up a large skillet to medium heat, once hot, heat up the oil. Add the chopped onion, jalapeño, and bell peppers and sauté for 3 minutes, until softened, then add garlic and chopped tomatoes and 2 minutes.
  3. To the skillet, add the cauliflower rice and stir to combine with the veggies. Add the cumin, paprika, and salt, and stir to combine the seasoning with the cauliflower rice while it cooks. Continue stirring while the cauliflower rice cooks down for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and squeeze half a lime and mix to incorporate it into the cauliflower rice.
  5. Serve hot garnished with additional cilantro, sliced avocado, and a slice of lime.

Notes

  • If using frozen cauliflower rice, thaw it first and ring out some of the water with a kitchen towel.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 334mg (14%) Potassium 793mg (23%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1420IU (28%) Vitamin C 111mg (123%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 334mg 14%
Potassium 793mg 17%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1420IU 28%
Vitamin C 111mg 123%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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