Mexican-Style Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
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1/2 head cauliflower
- or 5 oz of frozen riced cauliflower per serving
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1/4 sweet onion
- diced
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3/4 tsp garlic
- minced
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1/4 jalapeño pepper
- finely diced
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1/4 cup Rotel
- tomatoes and green chiles flavor preferred
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1/4 cup mixed vegetables
- I used frozen, but you can also use canned veggies or cut up some of your favorite fresh vegetables
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1/4 Roma tomato
- chopped
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp chili powder
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1 pinch chili pepper
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3/4 tsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower. If using fresh cauliflower, dice in food processor until it reaches the appearance of rice. Be careful not to over-chop. If using frozen cauliflower rice, thaw using directions on package. Set aside.
- Put oil in skillet on medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño pepper, and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Turn skillet to medium-high heat and add the cauliflower, Rotel, mixed vegetables, Roma tomato, salt, chili powder, and chili pepper. Stir everything together and let cook for 5 minutes (stirring at least once a minute to make sure nothing sticks to the pan).
- Add freshly chopped cilantro and serve!
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
179
Protein
9
Carbohydrates
32
Fat
4
Saturated Fat
1
Sugar
13 g
Added Sugar
0 g
Natural Sugar
13 g