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Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

  • Makes 4 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
  • Total 15 minutes
Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is the reliable low carb side dish that is lighter, satisfying and easily made in minutes with just a few simple ingredients!

Cauliflower rice is such a staple in our home because it is just so quick and EASY to make! Not only does it make a great low carb side dish, but A cook keep using it as a base for the meal prep bowls because it pairs so well with chicken, shrimp, fish or even steak!

To get cauliflower into rice form A cook start off with a head of cauliflower, chop it up into florets and throw them into the food processor. This is the food processor A cook use and it is honestly one of the favorite kitchen tools that A cook own! A cook use it to make pesto, chop veggies and it is actually the secret to making the mashed cauliflower taste PERFECT. If you do not have a food processor

What goes in

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small jalapeño, chopped (optional)
  • 1 head cauliflower, 3 cups cauliflower rice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

How it comes together

  1. Use a wide skillet over a moderate burner, drizzle olive oil and sauté onion 3 to 4 minutes then add garlic and jalapeño, sautéing an additional minute.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the riced cauliflower to the skillet, season with salt/pepper and cook until cauliflower is soft and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove cauliflower rice from heat and mix in the lime juice and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!