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

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.

Questions

How long does Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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