Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Cilantro-lime cauliflower rice is a healthy, quick, and easy side dish. Finely chopped or grated cauliflower almost takes on the texture and appearance of rice, but has a lot less starch and a lot more good stuff like vitamins and fiber. Cauliflower rice reheats well too, so you can prep a batch ahead of time to help fuel your busy week. Its low-carb and keto-friendly. Its also worth trying with kids who usually resist vegetables. To transform cauliflower florets into rice, the simplest method is to finely chop the cauliflower with a chefs knife. Its a straightforward approach, but a bit slow and labor-intensive. Another simple method is to grate the cauliflower with the medium-sized holes of a box grater. Although the size of the grains is less consistent, the overall texture isnt really affected, and grating is faster than chopping. Finally, theres the food processor. Its super fast and efficient, but it's easy to get carried away. Don't process for too long or you will end up with cauliflower couscous. Once you have riced the cauliflower, the hard work is over. Simply saut the cauliflower rice in a little butter for a few minutes, season, and serve. Like regular rice, cauliflower rice has a pleasant but neutral taste that plays well with a wide range of other flavors. Cilantro and lime lend the recipe a mexican feel, so this cauliflower rice works wonderfully in a lighter burrito bowl or as a side with beans.

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Ingredients For Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Nutrition
value
122
calories per serving
8 g Fat5 g Protein6 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • 8 g Fat
  • 5 g Protein
  • 6 g Carbs
  • 9 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Fiber
    9 g

Fats

  • Fat
    8 g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    92 mg
  • Iron
    3 mg
  • Vitamin A
    956 mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B9
    107 mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0 mcg
  • Vitamin C
    111 mg
  • Vitamin E
    1 mg
  • Copper
    0 mcg
  • Magnesium
    66 mg
  • Manganese
    1 mg
  • Phosphorus
    113 mg
  • Selenium
    1 mcg
  • Zinc
    1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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