Mexican Cauliflower Rice

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Restaurant-style Mexican rice (sometimes called Spanish rice) gets a healthy, low-carb makeover in this recipe that swaps white rice for riced cauliflower. Cooked with other flavorful ingredients like tomatoes, jalapeño and cilantro, this makes the perfect, festive side for taco night.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 cups small cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons avocado oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until broken down into rice-size pieces.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, cumin and salt; continue cooking, stirring, until the cauliflower is soft, 4 to 5 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve with lime wedges.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135	Calories
11g	Fat
8g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g	5%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Vitamin A 164IU	3%
Vitamin C 58mg	65%
Folate 66mcg	16%
Sodium 324mg	14%
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 19mg	4%
Potassium 400mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

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