CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE

CIlantro Lime Cauliflower RIce image

Provided by Laura R.

Categories Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (12 ounce) bags of frozen cauliflower rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2 scallions, diced
kosher salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 limes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

DIRECTIONS:.
Remove the core and let the cauliflower dry completely.
Coarsely chop into florets, then place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice or couscous - don't over process or it will get mushy.
Set aside and repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, scallions and garlic and sauté about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.
Raise the heat to medium-high.
Add the cauliflower "rice" to the saute pan. Cover and cook approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is slightly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and place in a medium bowl; toss with fresh cilantro and lime juice to taste.
Read more at https://www.skinnytaste.com/cilantro-lime-cauliflower-rice/#BwM6HxptTTEQaU04.99.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 103.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.7