This Whole30 Mexican Cauliflower Rice is so easy to make and full of flavour. It is the perfect base for any Mexican dish or wonderful on its own topped with salsa and avocado.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 5
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
1small head cauliflower(approx 4 cups cauliflower rice)
1onionfinely diced
1 clove garliccrushed
1tspolive oil
1/4tspsalt
2cupschopped tomatoes
1 1/2tbspcumin
2tspsmoked paprika
1tbsplime juice
1/4 cupchopped fresh cilantro
pinchcayenne
Optional Toppings
chopped avocado
salsa
shredded chicken
jalapeños
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into large chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse for 5 to 6 seconds until the cauliflower has broken down into small rice sized pieces.
In a pan on medium heat, sautee the onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes until the onions soften. Add in the cauliflower rice, salt and chopped tomatoes, cover with a lid and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until the cauliflower rice has begun to soften in texture.
Add in the cumin, paprika, lime juice and cayenne. Continue to cook until the cauliflower becomes tender but not mushy. Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.