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Mexican Cauliflower Rice
100x better than the traditional, this Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe is low-carb and full of flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- If using a head of cauliflower, rice it first.
- 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.
- 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.
- Turn off the heat and squeeze half a lime and mix to incorporate it into the cauliflower rice.
- Serve hot garnished with additional cilantro, sliced avocado, and a slice of lime.
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Notes
- If using frozen cauliflower rice, thaw it first and ring out some of the water with a kitchen towel.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.