Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green beans

Edamame offers more protein, while green beans are often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Hummus provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Cut cauliflower into small florets and wash it well.

Put cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until broken down into rice-like pieces.

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan.

Add 2 tsp finely chopped garlic and 1 cup chopped onion, fry until onion turns pinkish.

Add the riced cauliflower and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently.

Add 1 chopped pickled jalapeno, ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper, ¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper, ¼ cup peas, ¼ cup corn, and ¼ cup chopped carrot, cook for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in ¼ cup tomato puree, salt to taste, ½ tsp black pepper powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, and ½ tsp paprika, mix well.

Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.

Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes.

Top with cilantro and sour cream, and serve hot.

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