Side dish - Mexican cauliflower rice recipes easy

Author: Reginald Walker  

Restaurant-style Mexican rice (sometimes called Spanish rice) gets a healthy, low-carb makeover in this recipe that swaps white rice for riced cauliflower. This Mexican inspired dish of Cauliflower "Rice" uses finely chopped cauliflower, which makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice.

Easy Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Recipe

This EASY Mexican cauliflower rice recipe takes 7 ingredients + 10 minutes! This delicious keto Mexican cauliflower rice skillet makes a healthy paleo low carb side dish.
Provided by: Maya
Total time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Prep time: 3 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Number of ingredients: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1/4 medium White onion
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 lb Cauliflower rice ((about one very large head))
• 1 14.5 oz. can Diced tomatoes
• Sea salt ((o taste))

Nutrition:

• Calories: 93 kcal
• Carbohydrate: 12 g
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 4 g
• Sodium: 68 mg
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Serving Size: 1 serving

How to cook:

1. If you plan to rice the cauliflower yourself trim of the greens and cut into sizes that will fit into your food processor. Pulse until it resembles a rice like texture.
2. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes until soft but not browned.
3. Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add in the cauliflower and stir letting it crisp up and any moisture evaporates. About 5 minutes.
5. Add in the tomatoes and stir to combine. Taste for salt and add as needed.
6. Sprinkle with cilantro and a squeeze of lime just before serving.

Notes: Healthy Mexican Cauliflower Rice, What Makes This Mexican Cauliflower Rice Low Calorie and Healthy · Low Calories – Cauliflower is naturally low in calories and a calorie deficit

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Low Carb Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Cauliflower "Rice"

This Mexican inspired dish of Cauliflower "Rice" uses finely chopped cauliflower, which makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice.
Provided by: Gina
Total time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American,Mexican
Number of ingredients: 13

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cauliflower crumbles (the sell this in stop and shop now)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion (finely diced)
• 2 medium plum tomatoes (small dice)
• 1 jalapeno (seeds and membrane removed, minced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• chopped cilantro

Nutrition:

• Serving Size: 1 scant cup
• Calories: 58 kcal
• Carbohydrate: 10 g
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 1.5 g
• Sodium: 379 mg
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g

How to cook:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions, tomatoes and jalapeno and sauté until just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cauliflower, sauté until the cauliflower is just tender, 2 minutes.
2. Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables and cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Add chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes: EPIC Mexican Cauliflower Rice, How to Make Mexican Cauliflower Rice · Rice the cauliflower. If using a head of cauliflower, rice it first. · Cook the vegetables. Heat up a large skillet to

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

This Whole30 Mexican Cauliflower Rice is so easy to make and full of flavour. It is the perfect base for any Mexican dish or wonderful on its own topped with salsa and avocado.
Provided by: Every Last Bite
Total time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 5 servings
Number of ingredients: 15

Ingredients:

• 1 small head cauliflower ((approx 4 cups cauliflower rice))
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• pinch cayenne
• chopped avocado
• salsa
• shredded chicken
• jalapeños

Nutrition:

• Calories: 72 kcal
• Carbohydrate: 13 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sodium: 293 mg
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Serving Size: 1 serving

How to cook:

1. Cut the cauliflower into large chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse for 5 to 6 seconds until the cauliflower has broken down into small rice sized pieces.
2. In a pan on medium heat, sautee the onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes until the onions soften. Add in the cauliflower rice, salt and chopped tomatoes, cover with a lid and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until the cauliflower rice has begun to soften in texture.
3. Add in the cumin, paprika, lime juice and cayenne. Continue to cook until the cauliflower becomes tender but not mushy. Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.

Notes: Spicy Mexican Cauliflower Rice, Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the riced cauliflower, ground cumin, chipotle chili powder, and salt. Cook

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Restaurant-style Mexican rice (sometimes called Spanish rice) gets a healthy, low-carb makeover in this recipe that swaps white rice for riced cauliflower. Cooked with other flavorful ingredients like tomatoes, jalapeño and cilantro, this makes the perfect, festive side for taco night.
Provided by: Carolyn Casner
Total time: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Number of ingredients: 9

Ingredients:

• 4 cups small cauliflower florets
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• ¼ cup no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
• Lime wedges for garnish

Nutrition:

• Calories: 134.5 calories
• Carbohydrate: 8.2 g
• Fat: 10.9 g
• Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 2.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
• Sodium: 324.1 mg
• Sugar: 3.5 g

How to cook:

1. Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until broken down into rice-size pieces.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, cumin and salt; continue cooking, stirring, until the cauliflower is soft, 4 to 5 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes: Easy Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Low Carb Recipe), Ingredients ; 6 cups grated cauliflower about 1 head ; 1 can Mexican style diced tomatoes with green chilis (10 ounces) see note ; ½ teaspoon salt