Description
Low carb keto cilantro lime cauliflower rice delivers a zesty, low-carb alternative to traditional rice dishes. Packed with fresh herbs and tangy lime, this recipe provides a delicious, nutrient-dense side that you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb / 450 g cauliflower rice (4 cups, fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup / 120 ml fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- ½ medium lime, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Heat Preparation: Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal cooking environment for the cauliflower rice.
- Aromatic Foundation: Sauté finely chopped garlic in the heated oil, stirring constantly to release its rich flavor without scorching, approximately 60 seconds.
- Flavor Infusion: Add cauliflower rice to the skillet, incorporating lime zest, lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly and develop a robust taste profile.
- Cooking Process: Stir-fry the mixture for 3-5 minutes, transforming the cauliflower into a tender, rice-like texture with a subtle crispness while maintaining its vibrant character.
- Final Touch: Remove from heat and gently fold in fresh cilantro leaves, allowing the herb’s bright essence to permeate the dish and provide a zesty, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice-like grains, avoiding over-processing which can create mushy texture.
- Heat Control Matters: Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden edges and prevent steaming, which keeps the cauliflower rice crisp and flavorful.
- Cilantro Freshness Hack: Add chopped cilantro at the end of cooking to preserve its vibrant color and maximize its bright, zesty flavor profile.
- Low Carb Optimization: Pat cauliflower rice dry before cooking to reduce excess moisture and ensure a crispy, restaurant-quality side dish that mimics traditional rice texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg