Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This cilantro lime cauliflower rice is quick to make with fresh or frozen cauliflower rice. Butter, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro give it plenty of flavor, making it an easy side dish for salmon, shrimp, tacos, or grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice (or 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets)
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Wash the cilantro. Place the cilantro in a large bowl of cold water and swish it well to loosen any sand or grit. Let the dirt settle to the bottom, then lift the cilantro out of the water. Repeat with fresh water if needed. Dry well before chopping.
- Rice the cauliflower. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until the pieces are about the size of rice. Do not process them into a paste. Skip this step when using prepared cauliflower rice.
- Cook the cauliflower rice. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and kosher salt. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the lime and cilantro. Pour the cooked cauliflower rice into a medium bowl. Add the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, then stir to combine. Taste and add more salt or lime juice as needed.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice, or four ½-cup servings.
- Frozen cauliflower rice can be cooked straight from frozen. It may need an extra 2 to 3 minutes for the moisture to evaporate.
- Use olive oil instead of butter to make the recipe dairy-free and paleo.
- For lime zest, use an organic lime and wash it well before zesting.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet with a little butter or olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 62.1kcalCarbohydrates: 6.3gProtein: 2.3gTotal Fat: 3.8gSaturated Fat: 0.6gSodium: 327.3mgPotassium: 368.5mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 2.4g
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