Keto Quinoa with Corn

Savor the flavors of this Keto Quinoa with Corn—a low-carb, gluten-free twist on a classic quinoa dish. By swapping traditional quinoa for riced cauliflower, this recipe delivers all the texture and satisfaction without the carbs, making it perfect for ketogenic and paleo diets. Golden corn kernels add a hint of sweetness that pairs beautifully with sautéed onion, aromatic garlic, and a burst of fresh cilantro and zesty lime. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick, one-skillet wonder that’s light, refreshing, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve this versatile side dish alongside grilled proteins or enjoy it as a standalone vegetarian meal bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small Onion
• 0.5 cup Corn kernels
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 1 whole Lime

Directions

Step 1

Remove leaves and cut the cauliflower into florets. Use a food processor to pulse the florets into small rice-sized pieces to create cauliflower rice.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the cauliflower rice and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the onions and garlic.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.

Step 7

While the dish is cooking, roughly chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime.

Step 8

Once the cauliflower is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	559.4

Total Fat 31.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2114.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 17.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205.3mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2409.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 43.3%