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Green cauliflower rice in a white bowl, garnished with cilantro, green onions, and a lime.

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cups cilantro leaves and stalks
  • 1/2 jalapeño
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Put the cauliflower florets into your food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower turns into a rice-type texture. You might need to do this in batches. Set aside.
    Pulsing cauliflower florets in a food processor for green cauliflower rice.
  • Combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, green onions, salt and pepper in clean processor until smooth.
    Blending cilantro, jalapeño, and green onions in a food processor for green cauliflower rice.
  • Heat a large, heavy-based pot over medium heat. Drizzle in the rest of the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic then sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add the cauliflower rice and sauté for 5 minutes more. Turn the heat down, cover with the lid, and let it steam for 5 minutes.
    Cauliflower rice cooking in a white pot for green cauliflower rice.
  • Remove the lid and scrape in all of the green sauce. Mix together. Replace on low heat for a few minutes.
    Mixing green cauliflower rice with a wooden spoon in a white pot.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 54mg (2%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.