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Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Learn how to make cauliflower rice with this simple Mexican cauliflower rice recipe. This easy cauliflower recipe is quick and tastes so good. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeño minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor or chopper and pulse until the cauliflower resembles small bits (like rice.)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion, jalapeño, carrots and peas and stir fry until the onion is translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the riced cauliflower and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Add tomato sauce, salt, cumin, paprika and black pepper to the pan. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Use a food processor or chopper to rice the cauliflower. You can adjust the size of the rice, depending on your taste. 
  • To make it spicier, add an additional jalapeño or add hot sauce, to taste.
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 427mg (18%) Potassium 601mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2915IU (58%) Vitamin C 83.9mg (93%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Calories 132kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Potassium 601mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2915IU 58%
Vitamin C 83.9mg 93%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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