Cauliflower Mexican Rice
One of the things I judge a Mexican restaurant by is the rice that they serve on the side. When it’s done well, it’s perfectly cooked, fluffy, and flavored so deliciously with yummy spices. This Cauliflower Mexican Rice has all the flavors of a restaurant style rice, but it’s packed with veggies from the cauliflower and super low in carbs for those of you on the ketogenic diet.
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
11 minutes
INGREDIENTS
11
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Cauliflower, (a medium-sized head)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/2 whole1/2 whole1/2 whole Onion, diced (medium onion)
- 2 cloves2 cloves2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp1/4 tsp Ground Fresh Black Peppercorns
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lime Juice
- Cilantro
Garnish (Optional)
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut off the florets from the roots.
- Use a cheese grater or a food processor with a grater attachment, and grate the cauliflower into the size of rice. Set aside.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add diced onion and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the cauliflower rice, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper, and stir together.
- Add tomato sauce and sauté for about 5 minutes, while stirring frequently.
- If using, add in cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve warm.
Notes
While cilantro and lime are totally optional and I actually don’t think they are added into Mexican rice at restaurants usually, I think they brighten up the rice both visually and taste-wise so I always like to finish off with them for this recipe.
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Dairy Free Egg Free GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Nut Free Paleo Pescetarian Plant Based Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegan Vegetarian Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 51 |
| Fat: | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 4 g |
| Protein: | 1 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 440 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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