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Spanish cauliflower rice.

Spanish Cauliflower Rice

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Spanish cauliflower rice is a bold, low-carb side dish ready in 20 minutes. Packed with spices, it's healthy, vegan, and easy to customize!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Calories: 72

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower about 3 ½ cups grated
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼-1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • ½ lime juiced
  • cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prep the cauliflower: Cut into chunks and pulse in a food processor until rice-like. Set aside.
    1 head cauliflower
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    ½ cup yellow onion, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  3. Add flavor: Stir in spices, tomato paste, and a splash of broth.
    1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 3 tablespoon tomato paste, ¼-1/2 cup vegetable stock
  4. Cook the cauliflower rice: Add the riced cauliflower and rest of the broth. Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
  5. Finish and serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and garnish with herbs like cilantro.
    ½ lime, cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 455mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 531IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

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