5.0 from 21 votes
Southwest Cauliflower Rice
Southwest Cauliflower Rice is a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish that can also be spruced up and turned into an entire meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 ¾ cup each
Calories: 8305 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 4 cups cauliflower rice $1.66
- 1 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles $0.50
- 1/2 Tbsp chili powder $0.15
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin $0.05
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano $0.03
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
- 2 green onions, sliced $0.20
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and add it to a skillet with the olive oil. Sauté over medium heat for about one minute, or just until the garlic is slightly softened and fragrant.
- Add the cauliflower rice and continue to sauté for about five minutes, or until the cauliflower is a little softer.
- Finally, add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (and all the juices from the can), as well as all the spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir and cook for about five minutes more, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Taste the cauliflower rice and adjust the salt or other spices to your liking. Top with sliced green onions and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
83.05kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10.13g
(3%)
Protein
3.33g
(7%)
Fat
4.08g
(6%)
Sodium
456.33mg
(19%)
Fiber
3.95g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4¾ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8305
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 83.05kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.13g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 7% |
| Fat | 4.08g | 6% |
| Sodium | 456.33mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.95g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.