Easy, Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is a quick keto and low carb recipe that pairs wonderfully with Mexican dishes, tacos, salads, and taco bowls. Pair this alongside ground beef, avocados, and shredded cheese. This post illustrates how to make riced cauliflower and is the perfect substitute for Chipotle!
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How to Make Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice (Riced Cauliflower)
- Wash and dry a head of cauliflower.
- You can use either a cheese grater or food processor to create the "rice." If using a cheese grater, use the medium sized holes of a grater. If using a food processor be sure not to over-pulse.
- Add the rice to a skillet with fresh squeezed lime, cilantro, and seasonings.
- Saute the rice in a skillet on medium heat.
How Long Does Cauliflower Rice Last?
Cauliflower rice can be stored sealed in the fridge for up to for days. See below for freezing tips.
Can You Buy Cauliflower Rice?
Yes! My favorite frozen cauliflower rice is the Trader Joe's Brand and Green Giant. Look for the Green Giant that does not have any additives or flavor and is just cauliflower rice.
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Can You Freeze Cauliflower Rice?
Yes, you can freeze cauliflower rice. I recommend using Ziploc bags and adding a date to the rice. You can freeze it for up to a 6 months. Since I used frozen cauliflower rice in this recipe, the steps to prepare it frozen will remain the same. Check out more tips on How to Freeze Cauliflower Rice here.
How Many Carbs Are in Cauliflower Rice?
This recipe has 3-4 net carbs per serving.
Pair this riced cauliflower with my Keto Taco Bowls, Keto Guacamole, or Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
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Easy, Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups frozen riced cauliflower or 1 head of fresh cauliflower
- 1-2 tablespoons lime, juice of Start with one tablespoon of lime and taste repeatedly. Add additional lime as necessary. I like for mine to have a lot of lime flavor and I used half a lime.
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
How to Make Your Own Riced Cauliflower
- Chop the fresh cauliflower into florets.
- You can create rice by grating it with a cheese grater or by placing it in a food processor until the texture resembles rice (do not over-pulse)
Prepare Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Add the olive oil to a skillet on medium-high heat.
- Stir in the riced cauliflower, lime, seasonings, and cilantro.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes until the cauliflower is crisp.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Sarah m says
Such a great recipe! I took the liberty to add lime zest to mine. Well worth the effort!
Laura says
I love cauliflower rice and these flavors sound incredible!
Jordan says
I never thought I’d like cauliflower but I’m trying to cut back on carbs. This was amazing. If I was at a restaurant I would’ve assumed it was regular rice. Everyone loved it!
staysnatched says
So glad everyone loved it!
Alexis S says
Very good!! My husband who is not a fan of cauliflower rice loved this!! I also like that you included how to make this with frozen cauliflower rice, so helpful.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Glad you both loved it!
Love says
Delicious!! Where did you get the lime squeezer from?
staysnatched says
here https://amzn.to/3i03Iab
Gail Maldonado says
This recipe is incredibly simple and incredibly good! I will make this one again and again. I followed the recipe exactly and included all the lime for a good strong flavor. Thanks Brandi!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Gigi says
I've used this recipe twice now (once with frozen riced cauliflower, once with fresh) and the results were amazing both times! I didn't have fresh limes on hand the second time around so I had to use the bottled variety and it tasted just fine. I'd obviously advise to follow the recipe and use fresh limes, but I had to work with what I had. I had no idea how easy it was to make riced cauliflower, and honestly prefer it to rice, Sending this recipe to my mom so she can make the switch too. 🙂
staysnatched says
Yay! I hope your mom enjoys it!
Natalie ODonnell says
So easy and delicious we made this for a second week in a row. LOVE the flavor! LOVE that I'm feeling more confident in the kitchen thanks to recipes like these!
staysnatched says
Awesome! I love your confidence, too!
Alisha says
This recipe was very easy to follow and didn’t take that much time if you use frozen cauliflower rice. I was shocked at how much it really tasted like Chipotle’s rice, very flavorful. I’ve had cauliflower rice before and didn’t like the texture, but this was amazing!! Will include this in my rotation of meals!
staysnatched says
Yay! So good to hear!
Kim says
I needed to save some room in my macros for champagne (to celebrate the inauguration of course), so I needed a low-carb side at dinner. This cauliflower rice was just the ticket. Easy, tasty, low carb. 10/10. Would recommend.
staysnatched says
haha I love that idea!
Erika says
Thank you for this simple yet delicious recipe! I usually dislike cauliflower rice because it’s normally prepared without much flavor. This is a total game changer with the bright flavors! Even my husband who dislikes rice substitutes happily ate this as the base in a taco bowl. I used fresh cauliflower and grated it but next time I plan to use the frozen riced version to save myself the mess. Yum!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you both enjoyed it!
Danielle says
I love this recipe! It has become a fast and flavorful stable in my diet. I add some lime zest because I really want that punch of lime.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Kasey says
I made this for my extremely picky family when I visited them over the weekend. They absolutely loved it! Awesome recipe!
staysnatched says
I love that!
Ashley says
Made this recipe tonight for taco bowls and it was so easy to make and it was fantastic! The perfect way to elevate a frozen bag of rice.
staysnatched says
So quick and easy!
Christine says
As easy as ever… when in doubt, I am getting into the e habit of googling Stay Snatched plus whatever I want to cook. Sure enough, Brandi has a recipe.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! Glad to hear it.
Stacey says
Just what I was looking for, I’ll be making this regularly from now on!
staysnatched says
Glad to hear it!