Description
This super easy, flavorful recipe for cauliflower rice is gluten-free, vegan, and packed with the bright flavors of cilantro and lime—it’s perfect to serve with tacos, power bowls, and as a healthy side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head (about 1 pound 4 ounces) cauliflower, washed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, diced
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Rinse and dry cauliflower.
- Chop the cauliflower into large pieces and place them in a food processor.
- Process the cauliflower until it’s finely chopped and resembles the consistency of rice or couscous.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and green onions. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice to the pan, cover for 5 to 6 minutes until it is tender in the inside but slightly crispy on the outside, stirring frequently.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl. Toss with cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 47 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g