Low Carb Chipotle Rice
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and flavor-packed Low Carb Chipotle Rice! This recipe swaps traditional rice for finely pulsed cauliflower, creating a gluten-free, keto-friendly dish that’s perfect for healthy eating. Sautéed with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh garlic, and onion, every bite bursts with bold, spiced flavor. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of fragrant cilantro add a refreshing, zesty finish to this quick and easy side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal low-carb option for spicing up your favorite meals or serving as a base for hearty toppings. Indulge in guilt-free, nutritious goodness without sacrificing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower head
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 0.5 small onion
Instructions
Start by cutting the cauliflower into medium-sized florets. Remove as much stem as possible since it can be hard and dense.
Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they resemble the size and texture of rice grains. Be careful not to over-process them.
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the onion and garlic, making sure everything is well mixed.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cauliflower becomes tender.
Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
Serve hot as a savory low-carb side dish or base for your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1377 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*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.
