Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe

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| Last Updated on September 15, 2023
Cilantro lime cauliflower rice is a perfect low-carb side dish for any Mexican dish. Tangy and bright from the classic pairing of lime and cilantro, it is a side dish that will liven up any meal.
Utensils Side Dish
Globe Mexican
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25
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Giselle Park
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1
cauliflower head, see notes
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
small onion, finely diced
3
garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp
vegetable broth
1/2-1
lime, juiced
1/4 cup(s)
fresh cilantro, finely minced
salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions 9 steps | 25 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Make the cauliflower rice. Remove the tough leaves of the cauliflower. 

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Make the cauliflower rice.
Step 3

Quarter the head of the cauliflower and lay each quarter on its side and slice off the fibrous stems.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Quarter the head of the cauliflower and lay each quarter on its side and slice off the fibrous stems.
Step 4

Cut the cauliflower into florets.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Cut the cauliflower into florets.
Step 5

Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 8-10 times, or until the cauliflower resembles rice granules. Set aside.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 8-10 times, or until the cauliflower resembles rice granules.
Step 6

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until slightly tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Step 7

Add the cauliflower rice, vegetable broth and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 4-6 minutes.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Add the cauliflower rice, vegetable broth and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 4-6 minutes.
Step 8

Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9

Serve immediately paired with your favorite Mexican dish. Enjoy!

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe: Serve immediately paired with your favorite Mexican dish.

Notes:

  • If using frozen cauliflower rice, skip steps 1-4 and cook the frozen cauliflower rice for about 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
79
FAT
3.8 g
PROTEIN
3.1 g
CARBS
10.8 g
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Tiffany L.

Tiffany

Cozymeal Team Member

25 Jul 2022

I have been making a lot of this rice on keto. Delicious and low-carb!

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