Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Learn how to make cauliflower rice with this simple Mexican cauliflower rice recipe. This easy cauliflower recipe cooks in less than 20 minutes and is packed with fresh flavor. 

Yield: 4 servings |Prep Time: 10 mins|Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 onion diced
• 1 jalapeño minced
• 1 carrot diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

1. Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor or chopper and pulse until the cauliflower resembles small bits (like rice.)
2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion, jalapeño, carrots and peas and stir fry until the onion is translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the riced cauliflower and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Add tomato sauce, salt, cumin, paprika and black pepper to the pan. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.