Mexican Cauliflower Rice
This Whole30 Mexican Cauliflower Rice is so easy to make and full of flavour. It is the perfect base for any Mexican dish or wonderful on its own topped with salsa and avocado. It’s Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Low Carb.
Over the years, this Mexican cauliflower rice has played a supporting role in a variety of recipes I’ve shared on this site including Mexican Stewed Beef and Mexican Rice and Chicken Stuffed Peppers. I finally decided that this rice dish is just too good to keep hidden amongst other recipes and deserves its very own post.
If you are a fan of Mexican food this will quickly become a staple in your kitchen, it takes less than 20 minutes to make and is so delicious.
You can use this Whole30 Mexican Cauliflower rice in just about anything. I love mixing into a fajita salad for added substance, putting it in tacos or as a base to top with stewed beef or meatballs. It is also fantastic on its own, topped with shredded chicken or grilled prawns, salsa and avocado.
Once you make this rice you will realize that the options for its use are really endless. Leftovers will last a couple of days in the fridge and are great as a packed lunch you can take to work and eat warm or cold.
Here are a few more cauliflower rice recipes that you might enjoy!
- Beef & Cauliflower Rice Mexican Casserole
- Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Soup
- Broccoli, Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole
- Coconut Cauliflower Rice
- Cauliflower Rice Paella
If you make this recipe let me know in the comment section below, I would love to hear what you think or take a photo and tag me (@everylastbite_) on Instagram, I love seeing your photos!
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower (approx 4 cups cauliflower rice)
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- pinch cayenne
Optional Toppings
- chopped avocado
- salsa
- shredded chicken
- jalapeños
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into large chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse for 5 to 6 seconds until the cauliflower has broken down into small rice sized pieces.
- In a pan on medium heat, sautee the onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes until the onions soften. Add in the cauliflower rice, salt and chopped tomatoes, cover with a lid and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until the cauliflower rice has begun to soften in texture.
- Add in the cumin, paprika, lime juice and cayenne. Continue to cook until the cauliflower becomes tender but not mushy. Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition
I have made this a few times now. It is always delicious. The first couple of times I made the recipe as written, but it never looked the same as the photo. The last time I added a drained small can of Rotel tomatoes, corn, black beans and 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste. Very tasty.
Loved it! So easy to make. I added Mexican corn niblets to add a nice crunch to the texture.
I absolutely loved this dish. We topped it with homemade salsa I made this summer and my husband also added cheese. Considering he isn’t a fan of cauliflower I’d say this is a great replacement for Spanish Rice.
This was delicious! We threw on some grilled chicken, guac, and shredded lettuce. Hubby also had shredded cheese and sour cream. better than Chipotle, and I know exactly what was in the food. Thank you!
That sounds like such a delicious meal!! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Can I make this recipe using frozen cauliflower rice?
Yes definitely!