Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 244kcal
Mexican Cauliflower Rice is a healthy cauli-rice with zesty spices, shredded cheese and a twist of lemon. The perfect low-carb Mexican side dish!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 cups cauliflower rice , cooked*
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup peas , frozen but thawed
- 1 cup corn , frozen but thawed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , finely shredded
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander. Set aside.
- Cook the cauliflower rice according to package directions, if using premade or frozen, or make from scratch. Toss the hot and cooked 3 cups cauliflower rice with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 2 tablespoon lemon juice, then the 1 cup peas and 1 cup corn.
- Add the dry spice mix, tossing to coat.
- Toss in the finely shredded 1 cup cheddar cheese. Try to toss the mixture instead of stirring to prevent the mixture from getting mushy.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
Storage:
Store leftover cauliflower rice in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Can You Freeze Mexican Cauliflower Rice?
Yes you can! Freeze cauliflower fried rice for up to 3 months in freezer bags or a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 77.4mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1.5mg
