Keto Chipotle Rice
Transform your low-carb meal game with this bold and flavorful Keto Chipotle Rice! Made with nutritious cauliflower rice, this dish is elevated by the smoky heat of chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, balanced perfectly with fresh lime juice and fragrant cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy, quick, and delicious side that pairs beautifully with your favorite keto mains like grilled chicken or avocado-stuffed peppers. Bursting with zesty Southwestern flair and naturally gluten-free, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen—without sacrificing your low-carb goals. Perfect for spice lovers and keto enthusiasts alike, this versatile dish is sure to be a new favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole pepper chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower. Cut it into large florets.
Step 2
Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they resemble rice grains. Be careful not to over-process.
Step 3
Mince the garlic cloves and the chipotle pepper.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic and chipotle pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic and chipotle.
Step 7
Stir in the adobo sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
Step 8
Squeeze the juice of the lime over the cauliflower rice. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Step 9
Adjust the seasoning to taste, then remove from heat.
Step 10
Serve hot with additional cilantro for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (596.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 429.1 |
| Total Fat 30.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2169.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.9g | |
| Protein 10.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 153.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1598.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories