Name: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower ((grated or processed into "rice-sized" chunks, approximately 4 cups)); 1 brown onion ((finely diced)); 2 garlic cloves ((minced)); 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro ((roughly chopped)); to taste fresh lime juice ((approximately one tablespoon works for us)); to taste salt and pepper; to taste oil ((for cooking))

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A delicious recipe for Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. A yummy side dish for any main meal. Only 6 ingredients and 25 minutes needed.

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Our simple recipe for Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice came to be when we were looking for a healthy alternative to serve with our equally simple Salsa Chicken.

Cauliflower Rice is nothing new, and neither is the cilantro lime combination, but it doesn’t really matter. It’s a simple and delicious recipe that definitely holds up well as a side to a more flavor-intense main.

So, to have yourself a delicious Tex-Mex inspired meal in no time, all you need is our easy Salsa Chicken, a few slices of fresh avocado or a generous scoop of homemade guacamole, a healthy helping of Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice.

This easy rice dish also works well if you’re in the mood for some healthy, homemade, and gluten-free Chipotle-style “rice” bowls!

Ingredients to Make Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice:

cauliflower rice
onion
garlic cloves
ground cumin
fresh cilantro
fresh lime juice
salt and pepper

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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

A delicious recipe for Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. A yummy side dish for any main meal. Only 6 ingredients and 25 minutes needed. Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto. Paleo. Whole 30.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Serving Size servings

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower (grated or processed into "rice-sized" chunks, approximately 4 cups)
1 brown onion (finely diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
to taste fresh lime juice (approximately one tablespoon works for us)
to taste salt and pepper
to taste oil (for cooking)

Instructions

In a pan, over a medium high heat, add the onion and sauté in a little bit of oil until translucent. About 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cumin and sauté for a few seconds before adding the cauliflower rice.
Cook the cauliflower until it reaches your desired level of tenderness, about 5-10 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Add some leftover chicken and sliced avocado to make it a one pan meal!

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