Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 2 1/4 cups
  • Total: 15 min
  • Active: 15 min
Brighten up your everyday cauliflower rice with the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime — a grain-free alternative to the traditional seasoned rice. Thawing the frozen "rice" in the microwave means this fast side dish comes together in a flash without skimping on flavors.
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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 yellow onion, cut into medium dice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, cut into small dice, optional

One 12-ounce package frozen riced cauliflower (about 2 cups), microwaved according to instructions

Kosher salt

Zest and juice of 1 lime (about 2 1/2 teaspoons each)

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in medium 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until softened and transparent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the riced cauliflower and 1 teaspoon of salt. Remove from the heat and finish by adding the lime zest and juice and cilantro. Mix until incorporated.

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