Description
Keto cilantro lime cauliflower rice delivers zesty Mexican-inspired flavor without carbohydrate guilt. Riced cauliflower mingles with fresh lime, cilantro, and subtle spices, creating a light, satisfying alternative perfect for weekend dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 450 grams / 1 pound Cauliflower rice (4 cups, fresh or frozen)
- 120 milliliters / ½ cup Fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper (to taste)
Citrus:
- ½ medium Lime, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious skillet by warming olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating an even heat distribution for optimal cooking.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the heated oil, allowing the aromatic cloves to release their intense flavor for approximately 60 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Gently incorporate the prepared cauliflower rice into the skillet, combining it with vibrant lime zest, freshly squeezed lime juice (approximately or 15 milliliters), kosher salt (or 2.5 grams), and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the vegetable’s natural taste.
- Expertly stir-fry the cauliflower mixture for 3 to 5 minutes, ensuring the rice-like texture becomes tender and slightly translucent while maintaining a delicate crunch.
- Remove the skillet from the heat source and delicately fold in freshly chopped cilantro leaves, allowing the herb’s bright, citrusy notes to elevate the dish’s overall flavor profile and provide a final aromatic touch.
Notes
- Grate cauliflower moments before cooking to maintain crisp texture and prevent soggy rice-like consistency.
- Sizzle garlic quickly without burning, creating a fragrant base that enhances the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Sprinkle lime juice gradually, tasting as you go to balance the citrusy brightness without overwhelming other ingredients.
- Mince cilantro into tiny pieces ensuring every bite carries an even, fresh herbal note throughout the cauliflower rice.
- Check seasoning just before serving, allowing individual preferences to shine through with personalized salt and pepper adjustments.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Sodium: 607mg
- Fat: 10.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Carbohydrates: 7.2g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Protein: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg