Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 small white onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups riced cauliflower; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; Juice of 1/2 lime; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chicken stock; Lime wedges, for serving

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This easy Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is a bright, fresh, flavorful recipe that makes the perfect side dish for any meal. Ready in less than thirty minutes, this is the perfect option for taco night, a quick and easy side dish, or any time you're looking for burst of a savory citrus flavor.

wooden bowl full of cilantro lime cauliflower rice, garnished with fresh lime wedges

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Ingredient Notes

ingredients for cilantro lime cauliflower rice - lime, cauliflower, onion, garlic, chicken stock, salt and pepper

Riced cauliflower: a classic low carb alternative to traditional rice! Thankfully it is really easy to find pre-riced these days. Most stores carry both fresh and frozen riced cauliflower. You can also rice your own cauliflower in a food processor or on a box grater. (Get more cauliflower rice recipes here.)
Lime: the lime in this recipe pairs so well with the fresh cilantro and garlic. It's the perfect flavor combination to pair with Shredded Taco Pork or even Keto Mongolian Beef.
Chicken stock: I like to use chicken stock to add a savory element to this cauli rice. You could also use beef stock or even vegetable stock to make it a vegetarian recipe.
Cilantro: If you are on team "no cilantro", green onions or parsley make excellent substitutions

How to make cilantro lime cauliflower rice

skillet with onions and garlic sautéing in butter

STEP 1: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic and sauté until the garlic is fragrant and the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

skillet with onion, garlic, cauliflower, lime zest, cilantro, and butter

STEP 2: Add the cauliflower, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.

STEP 3: Add the chicken stock and cook, stirring often, for an additional 10 minutes, or until all of the stock is evaporated and the rice is tender but not mushy. Serve with lime wedges.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it alongside Keto Mongolian Beef or Chili Lime Chicken with Avocado Feta Salsa.
Throw together a build your own burrito bar with Grilled Corn Salsa, Jon's Guacamole, Pineapple Salsa, Shredded Taco Pork, Chili Lime Flank Steak, ground beef or chicken seasoned with homemade taco seasoning.
Pile some of this Peanut Chicken Skillet on top.

Recipe Tips and Variations

Storage: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make it vegan: use butter flavored coconut oil or olive oil and vegetable stock and this is an easy vegan dish. It pairs really well with black beans for the ultimate vegetarian keto recipe! You could also make this recipe with regular coconut oil, or even coconut butter for a more tropical flavor profile. Serve with fried plantains, mmm!
Add taco seasoning: put a little more fiesta into this rice by adding some homemade taco seasoning.
Use real rice: Sauté the garlic and onion in butter as outlined in the directions. Then, add your rice and the amount of recommended liquid according to the instructions on the packaging, substituting water for chicken stock. Add the rest of the ingredients in and cook based on the directions on the rice packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many carbs are in cauliflower?

Carb in Large Head Cauliflower (7-8 inches) 20-22 net carbs
Carbs in Medium Head Cauliflower (5-6 inches) 15-17 net carbs
Carbs in Small Head Cauliflower (3-4 inches) 8-10 net carbs
Carbs in 1 cup Cauliflower 4.7-5.3 net carbs
Carbs in 1 ounce Cauliflower 1.4 net carbs
Carbs in 1 Pound Cauliflower 24 net carbs
Carbs in 1 Large Cauliflower Floret 0.7 net carbs
Carbs in 1 cup Riced Cauliflower 4.7 net carbs
Carbs in ½ cup Frozen Cauliflower 2.7-3.3 net carbs

How do you rice cauliflower?

Cut a head of cauliflower into florets, then add to a food processor. Pulse until your cauliflower is riced, and be careful not to over process. Alternatively, you can use a box grater to grate the head of cauliflower.

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