Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A light, low-sodium Mexican-inspired side made by pulsing cauliflower into rice-sized bits and sauteing it with lime juice and fresh cilantro. Ready in under 20 minutes and a smart swap for traditional rice.

18 minEasyServes 480 cal/serving

MexicanSideStovetopDASHVeganLow CarbPaleoWhole30Halal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Working in batches, pulse 1 head cut into florets cauliflower in a food processor until broken down into rice-sized pieces, about 8 to 10 short pulses. Do not over-process.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender and any excess moisture has evaporated.
4

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5

Taste and adjust lime juice or seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What should Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until just tender and any excess moisture has evaporated.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice?

The entry for Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice low-carb?

A serving of Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 80 calories, with 4 g protein and 4 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 611 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice?

Refrigerate what is left of Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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