Paleo Chipotle Brown Rice
Transform your dinner routine with this nutritious and flavor-packed Paleo Chipotle Brown Rice recipe, a vibrant twist on traditional grain-based sides. Crafted with riced cauliflower for a gluten-free, grain-free alternative, this dish bursts with smoky chipotle spice, zesty lime, and the fresh pop of cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and healthy way to bring bold Tex-Mex flavors to your table. Perfect for those following paleo or keto diets, this low-carb option pairs beautifully with grilled meats or plant-based mains. Whether you’re meal prepping or looking for a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe delivers on taste, texture, and wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 whole Lime
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower and chop it into large florets.
Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until it reaches a rice-like consistency, being careful not to over-process.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir well to combine with the garlic.
Sprinkle the chipotle powder, ground cumin, and sea salt over the cauliflower rice and stir to coat evenly.
Cook the cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.
Juice the lime and drizzle the juice over the cooked cauliflower rice.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the rice.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving the chipotle cauliflower rice warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*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.
