This cilantro lime cauliflower rice is the perfect complement to any Mexican dish! The best part, it only takes about 5 minutes to make, is SUPER healthy, easy to assemble and gluten free, low carb, vegan, paleo and freaking delicious.
I have been obsessed with cilantro lime rice since I had my first bowl of Chipotle. I’m sure I’m not alone in my Chipotle love 🙂 But I’ve been trying to make more of my meals at home, and have been eating more and more cauliflower rice ever since I discovered that Trader Joe’s now sells cauliflower rice in their frozen food section. I’m obsessed. I can’t help myself, it’s so good, super filling and there is not one part of me that misses the rice!
We have been more focused on eating more veggies thoughout the day and using cauliflower as rice is just such an easy hack! I made cauliflower pizza this weekend with a big head of cauliflower and it only took about 4 minutes to make that entire head of cauliflower into rice using my tiny food processor. So if you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in your area or they are sold out, don’t fret! You can still enjoy this dish and it will still be ready in under 10 minutes! Score.
If you haven’t started using cauliflower rice, give this easy recipe a try. I promise no one will know it’s a veggie (just don’t tell them), especially if you are serving this as the base of a Mexican dish, like burritos or Mexican Chopped Salad or a Homemade Burrito Bowl. May I suggest that you serve this with Simple Corn Homemade Salsa or with these easy Mexican Black Bean Lentil Burgers crumbled on top! I seriously love Mexican food, if I had the choice we would have Taco Tuesday 5 days a week!
Cilantro and lime add the perfect seasoning to this cauliflower rice. The lime helps cut out any of the “cauliflower” taste you might normally associate with cauliflower rice and the cilantro makes it authentically Mexican. I personally love using Seasoning Salt when I cook Mexican dishes, so this recipe has just a touch. But feel free to use regular sea salt if you prefer!
Cauliflower Rice
Tips to make cauliflower rice at home:
Cut cauliflower into florets. Add enough cauliflower florets to cover the bottom of your food processor (don’t over crowd it). Turn on the food processor and let process until all the cauliflower has been broken down into “rice”. Dump out of food processor and repeat until all the florets have been broken down. This only takes a few minutes.
You may also like:
Black Bean Plantain Burgers (vegan, gluten free)
Grilled Veggie Mexican Chopped Salad
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 package cauliflower rice or 1 small cauliflower, rice
- 2 Juice of limes
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan to medium heat. Spray with non-stick spray (coconut oil)
- Add package of cauliflower rice and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Take off of heat and add lime juice, chopped cilantro and season salt and black pepper (to taste)
Nutrition
What about you?
- How do you like to incorporate more veggies into your diet?
- What is your favorite thing to get at Chipotle?
- What’s your favorite use for cauliflower?
Rita
March 24, 2016 at 9:24 amThis was amazing! Thank you so much for the recipe! My whole family enjoyed it!
Elaine
July 28, 2015 at 8:30 pmThanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! I love having you! Hope to see you again on Thursday! Pinned!
Sherry
July 28, 2015 at 1:19 pmI usually get one of the rice bowls at Chipotle but without the rice. I fill it with lettuce instead. I love cauliflower just about any way, but I think roasted cauliflower is my fav. I’ve never tried cauliflower rice, but your recipe has inspired me to do so. Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday.
Dr. Jennifer Weinberg MD MPH MBE
July 28, 2015 at 10:11 amWhat a great flavor combination! Happy to have found your site via the Healthy, Happy Green & Natural Party!
Deborah Davis
July 27, 2015 at 11:18 pmWho can resist this healthy and delectable dish! Thank you so much for sharing this yummy Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I’m pinning and sharing.
Stephanie
July 25, 2015 at 10:32 amHow delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!
Anne
July 21, 2015 at 4:38 pmI love cauliflower rice and chipolte rice — thanks for sharing! I would have never thought of it myself. It’s going to be on my list of recipes to try.
Patricia @Sweet and Strong
July 21, 2015 at 4:18 pmI have been meaning to try cauliflower rice! This looks like a perfect recipe for Taco Tuesday!
Somer
July 21, 2015 at 1:36 pmThis looks like the perfect side dish and would go with almost anything! Thanks for sharing! Cauliflower is definitely the “it” vegetable! lol Looks delicious!!! 🙂
Amanda
July 21, 2015 at 9:30 ami so need to try these! was actually looking for the cauliflower rice from TJs the last time I was there and couldn’t find it! looks delish!
Emily @ Zen & Spice
July 20, 2015 at 9:37 pmOmg I need to go to Trader Joe’s and pick up some bags of this! What a great concept. I’m sure it wouldn’t take too long to chop cauliflower into little bits in a food processor and then boil, but having it already in little pieces is super convenient 🙂
jill conyers
July 20, 2015 at 6:23 pmI make a very similar recipe often. It’s still hard to believe it’s cauliflower.
How are you doing Sam? Is your PT exam scheduled for this week?
Bren
July 20, 2015 at 4:11 pmI have never tried cauliflower rice but this version sounds too tasty to pass up! I am off to buy cauliflower! Thanks for sharing.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
July 20, 2015 at 2:14 pmI’ve been really into cauliflower rice myself lately! So many ways to spice it up
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner
July 20, 2015 at 12:12 pmI’ve actually never tried cauliflower rice, but I definitely need to because this looks so delicious! Cilantro and lime are the PERFECT pair! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Liz
July 20, 2015 at 11:13 amThis looks like the perfect summer dish!! Pinning this so I can make it later in the week 🙂
Alisa Fleming
July 20, 2015 at 10:50 amI LOVE cauliflower rice! What a delicious twist – literally. I’m loving the idea of lime … maybe even some other herbs!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
July 20, 2015 at 10:32 amThis looks SO good! I’m such a huge Chipotle fan so this is right up my alley!
Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen
July 20, 2015 at 10:13 amThis looks LOVELY! And anything at Chipotle is my fav. 🙂
Jess @hellotofit
July 20, 2015 at 9:40 amI love the rice from Chipotle 🙂 what a nice twist on the classic!
Julia
July 20, 2015 at 9:24 amI love a good cilantro lime rice and this cauliflower version sounds delicious! A great low carb option!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
July 20, 2015 at 9:00 amWe love coriander rice. Not just because it is a lower carb alternative, but because it is so much quicker than rice too.
Christie
July 20, 2015 at 8:47 amI was thinking of trying cauliflower rice out on my family. I think I’ll have to start with part rice & part cauliflower. Yours looks so good. I am inspired.
Judy@ImBoredLetsGo
July 20, 2015 at 8:43 amLove cauliflower rice and I had no idea Trader Joes sells it in the freezer section. They’re building one by me now so I can’t wait!
Farrah
July 20, 2015 at 8:29 amI think my friend and I are making fish tacos at some point this week–this would be perfect to add on the side, or inside for more stuffing! <3 Looks delicious! 😀
Susie @ Suzlyfe
July 20, 2015 at 8:03 amYou know I’m a glutton for citrus. This would be amazing in a burrito!