This 15-minute low-carb side dish recipe for cilantro lime cauliflower rice is filling and full of fresh flavors that pair great with everything.
Low Carb Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
My kids always ask for classic cilantro lime rice, so it was a no-brainer to create a low-carb version with cauliflower rice. Since my recipe for coconut cauliflower rice was already a hit, I knew this one would get a thumbs-up. And it did! Plus, it’s super quick, flavorful, and an easy way to add more veggies to our meal rotation.
Ingredients
You can make this recipe with homemade ot store-bough riced cauliflower. Then, olive oil to cook the veggies, onion and garlic for flavor, jalapeño for a spicy note (you can omit it), lime, and cilantro.
How to Make Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Sauté aromatics.
In a large pan, cook your onions, garlic, and jalapeño with a little oil. - Add the cauliflower.
Once the veggies are tender, add the cauliflower. Zest the lime over the mixture and add the cilantro. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until the cauliflower has softened. - Finishing touches.
Turn off the heat, squeeze the lime or pour the lime juice over the cauliflower rice, and stir to combine.
Laura’s Tips for This Recipe
If you want to make cauliflower rice at home, you can rice it by hand with a cheese grater, using your blender, or with a food processor.
To make cauliflower rice recipes, you can use store-bought frozen cauliflower rice. Just make sure to thaw it first and drain any excess water to avoid soggy rice.
Once cooled, transfer cilantro lime cauliflower rice leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 30 days in a freezer zip bag or container.
What to Serve with this Side
Cilantro lime riced cauliflower is the perfect base for low-carb chicken bowls, and great to serve on the side with pan-seared chicken, buffalo chicken, shrimp fajitas, and more!
More Ways to Make Cauliflower Rice
If you’re a cauliflower rice fan, you’ll love these recipes: cheesy cauliflower rice, Mexican cauliflower rice, Mediterranean cauliflower rice, and chicken cauliflower fried rice.
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½-1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- ½ lime, zested and juiced more for serving
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, more for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat up the oil. Once hot, add the onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic, salt, and diced jalapeño, and toss to combine and cook for 3 minutes until the jalapeño begins to soften.
- Add the cauliflower to the pan and combine. Reduce heat to medium, zest the lime over the mixture and add the cilantro. Continue to cook, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the cauliflower has softened.
- Turn off the heat, squeeze the lime or pour the lime juice over the cauliflower rice, and stir to combine.
- Serve with lime wedges and additional cilantro for garnish.
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kushi says
Totally in love with this cauliflower rice. Looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Lauren says
This was such a light and healthy side dish. With trying to cut carbs and stay dairy free, this recipe was perfect for me!
Justine says
Loved this! Super easy to make, super healthy too!
DK says
This was an excellent alternative to the cilantro lime rice we always use at taco night! And my family loved it!
TAYLER ROSS says
I made this cauliflower rice with our tacos last night and it was delicious. The kids didn’t even complaint hat it was a “veggie!”