Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice (OIL FREE) is light in texture and low in calories—and pairs well with our Sofritas Bowl, Black Bean Bowl, and Chana Masala. If you ever want to ramp up your veggie intake, then subbing out whole grain or white rice for cauliflower rice is an easy way to do that. This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is fluffy, tasty, and flavorful.
Servings: 2
Calories: 54kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ large cauliflower or 1 small head
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Start with a clean and dry small head of cauliflower (or half of a large head).
- Chop your cauliflower head into large chunks, so it fits into a food processor. Use the pulse feature to process keeping an eye on clumping and scraping down the sides as necessary. Be careful not to over-process as the rice will get too mushy. If you don't have a food processor, use a sharp knife to mince your cauliflower head.
- Preheat a large (preferably non-stick) skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice to the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Turn off heat. While the cauliflower rice is still warm, add fresh finely chopped cilantro and the juice from ½ a lime (or 1 Tbsp of fresh squeezed lime juice), and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a dry cauliflower: Make sure the cleaned cauliflower is dry. It helps keep the rice-like texture.
- Pairings: This cilantro lime cauliflower rice goes great with Cuban black beans, copycat sofritas bowl, and nourish bowl.
- Leftovers/Meal Prep: If you have leftovers or are meal prepping, allow the rice to cool to room temperature uncovered. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
