Keto Quinoa with Corn
Get ready to elevate your low-carb game with this vibrant Keto Quinoa with Corn recipe—a delicious twist on a traditional favorite! Perfect for keto enthusiasts, this dish swaps out high-carb quinoa with nutrient-packed cauliflower rice, creating a light yet satisfying base. Sautéed with sweet corn kernels, aromatic garlic, and onions, every bite is bursting with flavor. The addition of fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice provides a refreshing finish, while olive oil ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this keto-friendly side is perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy meal prep option. Serve it warm as a stand-alone dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete, guilt-free plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 small Onion
- 0.5 cup Corn kernels
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
Instructions
Remove leaves and cut the cauliflower into florets. Use a food processor to pulse the florets into small rice-sized pieces to create cauliflower rice.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the onions and garlic.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
While the dish is cooking, roughly chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime.
Once the cauliflower is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2115 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2409 mg | 51% | |
*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.
