Paleo Cilantro Rice
Transform your meals with this vibrant and health-conscious Paleo Cilantro Rice recipe, a flavorful alternative to traditional rice that's gluten-free, grain-free, and packed with nutrients. Made with riced cauliflower, this dish is sautéed to tender perfection in coconut oil, infused with minced garlic, and brightened with a generous touch of fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this paleo-friendly side dish is perfect for balancing rich proteins or complementing a colorful vegetable medley. Bursting with bold flavors and aromatic herbs, it's a low-carb crowd-pleaser that elevates any meal while promoting clean eating. Perfect for those seeking delicious ways to incorporate cauliflower into their diet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower. Cut it into chunks and place them in a food processor.
Pulse the cauliflower in the food processor until it resembles rice grains. Be careful not to over-process.
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat until melted.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir well to combine with the garlic.
Cook the cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy.
Chop the cilantro and stir it into the cauliflower rice along with the lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring well, to allow the flavors to combine.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice sit for a minute before serving.
Serve the Paleo Cilantro Rice hot as a side dish or as part of a main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1870 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1543 mg | 33% | |
*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.
