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Mexican (Spanish) Style Cauliflower rice witha spoon for serving.

Easy Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice - Low-Carb and Delicious

LindySez
A flavorful low-carb alternative to traditional Mexican rice, this cauliflower rice is packed with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and warm spices. It's quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect alongside tacos, enchiladas, grilled meats, or seafood.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Other sides
Cuisine Mexican, Spanish, Tex-Mex
Servings 4
Calories 58 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups riced cauliflower fresh, pre-packaged, or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or as needed
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper red, yellow, or orange (do NOT use green for its strong vegative flavor)
  • ¼ cup finely minced jalapeno or serrano, or combination about 1 large jalapeno
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder Gebhardts preferred
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed between your fingers, or to taste
  • ¾ cup fire-roasted tomatoes with juice or regular diced tomato, I like to chop my slightly in the mini-processor so they are not large chunks of tomato
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

Cook the aromatics

  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
    Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and spices

  • Add the riced cauliflower an cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
    Add the chili powder,, cumin, and oregano,, stirring well to coat th cauliflower evenly.

Finish the rice

  • Add the tomatoes and their juices. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
    If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of water as needed.
    Taste, adjust for seasoning, and serve.

Notes

  • Fresh, frozen, or packaged cauliflower rice all work well.
  • Avoid green bell peppers here. Their stronger flavor can overpower the other ingredients.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower. It should be tender, not mushy.
  • Fire-roasted tomatoes add extra depth and smoky flavor, but regular diced tomatoes work perfectly well.

Variations

  • Add roasted corn for a sweeter flavor.
  • Stir in sautéed zucchini for extra vegetables.
  • Use serrano peppers for more heat.
  • Add chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 12gFat: 1gSodium: 320mgFiber: 5g
Keyword healthy Mexican recipe, keto side dish, low-carb side dish, Mexician Rice
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