Brighten up your everyday cauliflower rice with the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime — a grain-free alternative to the traditional seasoned rice. Thawing the frozen “rice” in the microwave means this fast side dish comes together in a flash without skimping on flavors.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 2 1/4 cups |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, cut into medium dice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, cut into small dice, optional
- One 12-ounce package frozen riced cauliflower (about 2 cups), microwaved according to instructions
- Kosher salt
- Zest and juice of 1 lime (about 2 1/2 teaspoons each)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in medium 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until softened and transparent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the riced cauliflower and 1 teaspoon of salt. Remove from the heat and finish by adding the lime zest and juice and cilantro. Mix until incorporated.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 105 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 376 mg |