Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe
This simple recipe uses frozen cauliflower rice as a time-saving shortcut. The resulting cilantro lime cauliflower rice tastes so fresh and flavorful!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced; add more for extra garlic flavor
- 24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice see note 1
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice add an additional tablespoon as desired
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until golden and fragrant.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the frozen cauliflower rice to the pan and break up into chunks with a wooden spoon. You can thaw it out slightly before using to make breaking it up even easier. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the riced cauliflower is cooked but not mushy.24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime zest, lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and season with the desired amount of salt and pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!1 tablespoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, salt and pepper
Notes
- Pro tip: Frozen cauliflower rice is a huge time saver and it's budget friendly. Thaw it slightly before adding it to the pan to make it easier to break up into chunks as necessary.
- The amount of lime and cilantro is a personal preference. I suggest you add the amount listed, and add more according to your taste.
- Add seasonings for more depth of flavor if you like. Dried cumin, smoked paprika and onion powder are all great options.
- Store leftover cilantro lime cauliflower rice in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg