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Cauliflower rice is a great substitute for rice when you’re avoiding grains. I have discovered some tricks along to way to reduce the cravings everyone seems to have for grains during these times – one of those ways is to make Cauliflower Rice.
It seems I can get my family to eat just about anything if it’s made Mexican style, which is why I made this Spanish Style Cauliflower Rice Recipe. It’s easy to make and delicious – and it’s low carb and low calorie too.
Spanish Style Cauliflower Rice
Lean how to make Spanish cauliflower rice to enjoy as an easy side dish on a low carb diet.
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Recipe Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ head cauliflower
- 1 tomato - diced (do not drain the juice)
- ½ onion - diced
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro - chopped
Instructions
- Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it has a rice-like consistency.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in 1-2 teaspoons olive oil for 2 minutes.
- Add cauliflower and cook until it’s slightly browned.
- Stir in the tomatoes, lime juice and spices. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off heat, then fold in cilantro.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
