Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe – Delicious Keto Side Dish, So Full of Flavor

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Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice - easy keto side dish
Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice

This Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe is vegetarian and loaded with flavor. It’s a great Keto side dish!

Our Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe tastes almost identical to the Mexican rice dish our local restaurant. We serve it with our Pork Carnitas, Mexican Beef, and White Chili.

This Keto Mexican cauliflower rice recipe makes 4 side serves. 1 serving has 4g net carbs.

Leftover Mexican cauliflower rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Ingredients - easy keto side dish
Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Ingredients
  • 3 ounces of Butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of Garlic Powder
  • 3 teaspoons of Onion Flakes
  • ½ teaspoon of Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of Salt
  • 2 cups of Cauliflower Rice
  • 1/4 cup of Tomato Puree
  • 2 teaspoons of Cilantro, finely chopped

How to make Mexican Cauliflower Rice

How to make Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice - easy keto side dish
How to make Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice
  1. Place a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter, garlic powder, and onion flakes and gently sauté for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper and sauté for 3 minutes, until the cauliflower is beginning to soften.
  3. Add the tomato puree and stir well. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked through.
  4. Take the pan off the heat and stir through the cilantro.
  5. Serve and enjoy.
Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice - easy keto side dish

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

This Mexican cauliflower rice is the perfect side dish to pull pork or taco bowls. Very low carb and delicious.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Gerri

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Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Puree
  • 2 teaspoons Cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place a large frying pan over medium low heat. Add the butter, garlic powder and onion flakes and gently sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower rice, salt and pepper and sauté for 3 minutes, until the cauliflower is beginning to soften.
  • Add the tomato puree and stir well. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked through.
  • Take the pan off the heat and stir through the cilantro.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 43.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Looking for more tasty Keto side dishes? Why not try some of our other great recipes;

To make a larger batch of Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice adjust the serving amounts in our recipe card above. 

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I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

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