Keto Chipotle Brown Rice
Elevate your low-carb cooking with this irresistible Keto Chipotle Brown Rice recipe, a smoky and flavorful twist on a classic rice dish that's perfect for keto enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies. By swapping traditional brown rice for riced cauliflower, this recipe delivers that coveted fluffy texture while staying completely grain-free and low in carbs. Infused with bold spices like chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin, every bite bursts with fiery, smoky richness that's balanced by a refreshing squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish makes a nutritious side or a versatile base for your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings. Perfect for meal prep or a busy weeknight dinner, Keto Chipotle Brown Rice brings the best of bold flavors and guilt-free indulgence to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Lime
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
Instructions
Break the cauliflower into florets and place in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir well.
Sprinkle chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the cauliflower rice and stir to combine.
Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and slightly golden.
Remove from heat and squeeze the juice of one lime over the cauliflower rice.
Chop the cilantro and sprinkle over the rice, stirring to evenly distribute.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a low-carb base for your favorite Mexican toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2010 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1613 mg | 34% | |
*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.
