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Mexican Cauliflower "Rice"

Sizzling cauliflower crumbles soak up a warm tomato blend laced with onion, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Each tender bite delivers bright, gently spicy flavor that tastes like classic Mexican rice without the carbs.

Mexican Cauliflower "Rice"
Total
11 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
58
Protein
3g
Carbs
10g
Fat
2g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
1g
Sodium
379mg

Ingredients

  • 4 cup cauliflower crumbles (the sell this in stop and shop now)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes (small dice)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeds and membrane removed, minced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  When hot, add the onions, tomatoes and jalapeno and sauté until just tender, about 2-3 minutes.  Add the garlic and cauliflower, sauté until the cauliflower is just tender, 2 minutes.
  2. Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper.  Stir to evenly coat the vegetables and cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Add chopped cilantro and serve.