Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice"

Name: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice"
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium head (about 24 oz cauliflower, rinsed); 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 2 scallions (diced); kosher salt and pepper (to taste); 1-1/2 limes; 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

7 steps

Cook:10min

Grated cauliflower makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice when you need a little carb detox. You can season this any way you wish – here I brightened it up with lime and cilantro and served it with a broiled pork loin. It has a couscous-like texture, and is perfect with chicken, pork chops, steak or anything you would normally serve with rice.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:12:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories48.2 kcal (2%)

Total Fat3.1 g (4%)

Carbs5.2 g (2%)

Sugars1.5 g (2%)

Protein1.5 g (3%)

Sodium175.2 mg (9%)

Fiber1.8 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

1 headcauliflower

rinsed

1 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

¼ cupcilantro

Instructions

Step 1

Remove the core and let the cauliflower dry completely.

Step 2

Coarsely chop into florets, then place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice or couscous – don't over process or it will get mushy.

Step 3

Set aside and repeat with the remaining cauliflower.

Step 4

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.

Step 5

Raise the heat to medium-high.

Step 6

Add the cauliflower "rice" to the saute pan. Cover and cook approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Remove from heat and place in a medium bowl; toss with fresh cilantro and lime juice to taste.

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