Best Cauliflower Rice Recipe - with Cilantro and Lime

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.

Wash the head of cauliflower in cold water, rinse, and dry it.

Cut the cauliflower into small florets.

Pulse the cauliflower florets in a KitchenAid 9 cup food processor until they resemble rice grains, about 20 pulses.

Dump the riced cauliflower onto a clean kitchen towel laid flat on a cutting board.

Wrap the cauliflower rice in the kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium to low heat and drizzle in avocado oil.

Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and toss it gently to coat with oil.

Toast the cauliflower rice for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to get golden brown.

Add lime zest, chopped jalapeno peppers, and chopped cilantro to the toasted cauliflower rice and stir to combine.

Season with a pinch of salt before serving.

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