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    Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

    Published: Jan 4, 2022 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Cauliflower Rice is a delicious low-carb 'keto rice' alternative for all of your favorite rice and burrito bowls. Basically, Chipotle's copycat recipe for their cilantro lime cauliflower rice. All the flavor, none of the carbs.

    Cilantro lime cauliflower rice  in a white bowl

    This easy cauliflower rice recipe was the first recipe that I posted on Foodology Geek. Oddly enough, the post that I originally wrote had nothing about making cauliflower rice in it.

    Since then, I've learned a lot about writing recipe content for people that actually would like to recreate a recipe.

    You're definitely going to want to add this easy-to-make keto rice recipe to your weekly meal prep rotation.

    What You’ll Love About This Recipe

    • Easy. You can use a box grater or the grater blade on your food processor to rice cauliflower.
    • Low Carb. Keto rice is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy all of your favorite rice dishes without affecting your blood sugar.
    • Delicious. Cilantro lime cauliflower rice is perfect for making Chipotle-style burrito bowls.

    Recipe Notes

    You only need a few ingredients to make the best cauliflower rice. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll be able to make a ton of different healthy cauliflower rice recipes.

    Ingredients

    • Cauliflower. One large head of cauliflower is perfect. Usually, one head of cauliflower will give you 3 to 4 cups of riced cauliflower.
    • Cilantro. Fresh cilantro gives this recipe its signature flavor.
    • Lime juice. Use fresh Mexican limes for the best flavor. In a pinch, you can use bottled lime juice.
    • Seasonings. Onions, salt, and pepper, cumin.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1 — Start by grating the cauliflower

    Use a box grater or the grater blade on your food processor.

    use a box grater to rice the cauliflower

    Step 2 — Sauté the onion

    Finely dice half of a white onion. In a large skillet add about 1 teaspoon of oil. Sauté the onion until it is translucent and just starting to caramelize. About 5 to 6 minutes.

    Step 3 — Add the grated cauliflower

    Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and sauté for several minutes.

    You can use frozen riced cauliflower here.

    sauté cauliflower rice for 5 minutes and season

    Step 4 — Season with cilantro and lime

    Season the rice with cilantro and lime juice. Add the salt, pepper, and cumin.

    Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.

    cauliflower rice in a dish

    Step 5 — Serve with your favorite burrito bowl toppings or as a side dish.

    Now that you've made the BEST cauliflower rice recipe, serve it with your favorite grilled chicken, or chipotle burrito bowl.

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    How many carbs are in cilantro lime rice?

    Traditional cilantro lime rice has about 45 grams of carbohydrates per cup. When compared to Cauliflower rice, which has only about 3 net grams of carbohydrates per cup. Cauliflower is a healthy and tasty substitute for traditional rice.

    How to make Chipotle's cauliflower rice.

    Chipotle's latest plant-based option is made with freshly grilled, riced cauliflower, finished with hand-chopped cilantro, lime, and salt. This recipe will give you the low-carb cilantro-lime flavor that you're craving.

    How to use frozen cauliflower rice.

    Frozen cauliflower rice can be used in this recipe and also in a ton of other keto rice recipes. Frozen riced cauliflower is an easy shortcut for this recipe.

    Recipe Variations

    You can substitute this recipe for any recipe that calls for rice. I use it often to make fried rice recipes.

    • Curried Cauliflower Rice: Add 1 teaspoon of yellow curry powder and 1 cup of frozen green peas to this recipe. Serve with grilled chicken skewers.
    • Super Simple Cauliflower Rice: Step by step of how to make perfect cauliflower rice every time.

    What to serve with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

    • Curry Chicken
    • Grilled Chicken
    • Baked Chicken Thighs
    • Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls
    • Steak Fajitas
    • Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
    • Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner
    • Chicken Curry Recipe
    • Simple Grilled Chicken Recipe
    • Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
    • Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
    • Easy Steak Fajitas | Sheet Pan Recipe

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    Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

    Laura Reigel
    Cauliflower Rice is a delicious low-carb 'keto rice' alternative for all of your favorite rice and burrito bowls. Basically, Chipotle's copycat recipe for their cilantro lime cauliflower rice. All the flavor, none of the carbs.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 52 kcal

    Equipment

    • box grater
    • food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or olive oil
    • ½ white onion finely diced
    • 1 head cauliflower grated
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 cup frozen peas optional
    • ½ bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • lime wedges for serving
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    Instructions
     

    • Add the coconut oil to a large skillet and bring to med high heat.
      1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • Add the diced onions, sauce until lightly carmelized.
      ½ white onion
    • Add the grated cauliflower to pan. Cook until tender.
      1 head cauliflower
    • Add the salt, pepper, and cumin.
      1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • If you're using frozen peas, add them now. Allow them to cook until they're completely warmed through.
    • Remove the cauliflower rice from heat. Add the cilantro and lime juice. Toss to combine.
      ½ bunch fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • Serve with extra wedges of lime.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 626mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cauliflower, keto, low carb
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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

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