With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner I have been thinking about Mexican food a lot lately. Ever since I used cauliflower ‘rice’ in the chicken fried cauliflower rice I have been contemplating other ways to enjoy it! Of course one of the first things that came to mind was cilantro lime rice, one of my favourite Mexican side dishes, which takes boring old rice and gives it new life by infusing it with a hit of fresh cilantro and lime juice! This cilantro lime cauliflower rice is addictively good and so easy to make! You simply rice the cauliflower, saute it until tender and mix in the cilantro and lime! The next time you are making rice for your Mexican themed meal make some lighter and healthier cilantro lime cauliflower rice instead!
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
A light and fresh take on cilantro lime rice that uses riced cauliflower instead of rice!
ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
directions
- Rice the cauliflower by grating it on the larger holes on a grated or in a food processor. (The food processor makes this so quick and easy!)
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is tender and slightly golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Mix the lime juice, zest and cilantro into the cauliflower rice and enjoy!
Tieghan says
Love this switch up! Cilantro lime rice is always a favorite around here, so i cant wait to try the veggie version!
Beyond Borders says
I love this! I keep seeing cauliflower rice everywhere and really want to try it 🙂
kevin says
Beyond Borders: It is so easy to make and I am a little obsessed with it! 🙂
Matt Robinson says
We love cauliflower anything and this looks amazing! Love your blog, always great recipes
Anonymous says
Having just experienced Chipotle –drool– for the first time a couple months ago (they don't have any in our area) as well as starting a low-carb diet, I am completely delighted to see this! thank you so much!
Helene Peloquin says
Simple recipe that looks so good Kevin!
Susan says
This looks delicious!! We enjoy cauliflower at least once a week and I can't wait to try it!
lisa h. says
Aroma trail of cilantro lead me to your blog :D.
Looks delicious, it had my 3 favourite ingredients ~ cilantro, lime and cauliflower… yummy 😀
Medeja says
Sounds like a great combination of flavors! I don't even have to mention it looks great 🙂
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
I love cauliflower rice! Addition of the cilantro & lime… genius!
Arthur in the Garden! says
Yummy!