Paleo Chipotle Brown Rice
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Paleo Chipotle Brown Rice, a bold and flavorful twist on traditional rice dishes. Crafted with cauliflower rice as a grain-free alternative, this recipe delivers smoky heat from chipotle powder, earthy depth from ground cumin, and a zesty finish of fresh lime juice and cilantro—all coming together in just 25 minutes! Perfect for gluten-free, paleo, and low-carb diets, this dish is not only quick and healthy but also brimming with vibrant flavors. Whether served as a side dish or a base for your favorite protein, this cauliflower rice recipe is a delicious way to spice up your meal plan.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 whole Lime
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower and chop it into large florets.
Step 2
Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until it reaches a rice-like consistency, being careful not to over-process.
Step 3
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir well to combine with the garlic.
Step 7
Sprinkle the chipotle powder, ground cumin, and sea salt over the cauliflower rice and stir to coat evenly.
Step 8
Cook the cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.
Step 9
Juice the lime and drizzle the juice over the cooked cauliflower rice.
Step 10
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the rice.
Step 11
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving the chipotle cauliflower rice warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (564.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 410.8 |
| Total Fat 30.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1855.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.4g | |
| Protein 10.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 156.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1592.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories