5.0 from 6 votes
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
A healthy alternative to traditional rice gets a spicy twist with this Mexican Cauliflower Rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 120 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a nonstick pan, drizzle in the olive oil and then sauté the onions, garlic, red pepper, and tomatoes for 5 minutes.
- Add in the ground coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, and cauliflower rice. Stir and sauté for another 5-8 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and stock and sprinkle in a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir it all together and let it bubble away, stirring for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has mostly reduced.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
734mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1757IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
108mg
(120%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1757IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 108mg | 120% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.