Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe With Chili Lime Flavor

Low carb Mexican cauliflower rice is a great addition to any low carb meal! However, you may find it particularly enjoyable with Cheesy Low Carb Mexican Enchiladas. However, I must admit that I enjoyed the first round of low carb Mexican cauliflower rice so much that I ended up eating it by itself for a light lunch.

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I started with a whole head of cauliflower. Therefore, I had to chop the cauliflower into rice-sized pieces. Next, I added cilantro, red bell pepper,  cumin, garlic, and cayenne. Then, I sauteed it all together in a skillet after adding a little salt.

And voila! You have low carb Mexican cauliflower rice. When you add fresh lime juice at the end, it can really makes the flavor of this low carb Mexican cauliflower rice pop! So, let’s get to the recipe.

Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Serves: 2 | Cook: 10 Mins | Stove: Medium

Ingredients:

2 c. Riced Cauliflower

1/2 c. Chopped Cilantro

2 tbsp. Chopped Red Bell Pepper

1 tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice (according to your preference)

1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

Sea Salt (to taste)

1/8 tsp. Cumin

1/8 tsp.  Cayenne Pepper

1/8 tsp. Pinch Paprika

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

Preparation:

1. Chop the cauliflower, red bell pepper, and cilantro into the appropriate sized pieces.
2. Toss them into a small skillet with the olive oil. Then, stir to coat the ingredients with oil.
3. Next, sprinkle the garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper over the Mexican cauliflower rice mixture.
4.  Stir the seasonings into the mixture.
5. Then, cook over medium heat until the cauliflower becomes tender.
6. And finally, add fresh lime juice. Stir and enjoy.

Conclusion

This is a really nice low carb side dish for a variety of low carb meals like fish, ground beef, or chicken. If you are vegan or on a low carb vegetarian diet, this low carb Mexican cauliflower rice can also be enjoyed by itself.

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