Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
A grain-free alternative to restaurant-style cilantro lime rice, this sautéed Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe is the perfect soy-free, gluten-free side to any meal! And it’s super-easy to make, too! {Paleo and Vegan}
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Break cauliflower into florets, add to a vegetable chopper, and pulsate until florets resemble rice. Do not over-chop.
- In a deep saucepan, combine cauliflower pieces and coconut oil. Sauté on medium heat, evenly coating cauliflower. Add more coconut oil, if desired.
- Add sea salt and stir.
- Mix in green onions and continue sautéing.
- Just as you reach the desired cauliflower rice consistency, add the cilantro and lime juice. Sauté just long enough to coat cilantro and evenly blend lime juice.
- Serve immediately or store up to 24 hours in the fridge.
