Healthy & Simple Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is an easy way to cut down on your carbs, which are a big portion in most meals. This recipe gives you the option to still enjoy a side of rice without adding too many calories. Feel free to substitute this in any recipe that is served with rice to stay on track with your fitness goals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head organic cauliflower
- 1 small tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 an onion, chopped
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 Tablespoon tomato paste
- dash of salt and pepper
- dash of Tajin or red pepper flakes
- 1/8 cup fresh, cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 cup fresh, cilantro, chopped juice from one lime
- juice from one lime
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease shallow baking pan with olive oil.
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Using a food processor with the grating blade, grate all of the cauliflower. Set aside.
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In a high speed blender, or food processor, blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, salt, pepper and tajin until smooth.
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Mix the tomato blend evenly into the shredded cauliflower.
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Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. Stir and bake for another 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, transfer to serving dish. Mix in the chopped cilantro and drizzle with lime juice. Enjoy!
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Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 28 calories, 1g fat, 91mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 1g protein
