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Mexican Spiced Cauliflower Rice

Full of flavour, but low in carbs and calories, this Mexican Spiced Cauliflower Rice, turns the humble cauliflower into something rather spectacular! You can eat this as a main course in its own right, or serve as a side dish with all your Mexican favourites. (Serves 4 as a main, 6-8 as a side)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive, rapeseed or coconut oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cauliflower riced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 200 g tin sweetcorn
  • 400 g tin kidney beans (or black beans)
  • 3 spring onions/green onions diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander/cilantro plus extra for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place the oil in a wok or large frying pan and add the diced red pepper, fry for 5 minutes on medium until softened.
  2. Add the cauliflower, garlic, cumin, paprika and salt, and stir fry for 3 minutes, then add the sweetcorn, kidney beans, and spring onions and stir fry for 3 more minutes, or until everything is warm.
  3. Squeeze in the juice of a lime and then scatter over the coriander and stir in gently, remove from the heat and serve, garnished with a little more coriander.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Potassium 347mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 790IU (16%) Vitamin C 27.6mg (31%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Potassium 347mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 790IU 16%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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