Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, low-carb, and vegan

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 7m
Total Time: 17m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

151
calories
10g
fat
14g
carbohydrates
4g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
7.4g
fiber
Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

Recipe Description

Shifting our focus to all things green with this Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice. This vibrant dish is not only incredibly delicious but also compliant with many diets, including gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, low-carb, vegan and vegetarian. Flavored with fresh cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, black pepper and sea salt, this creamy yet dairy-free cauliflower avocado rice has an especially bright, zingy flavor that echoes in its color.  

To make this dish, you’ll need six cups of cauliflower rice. If you’re feeling up to it, make your own homemade cauliflower rice or use store-bought for a quicker option. Making cauliflower rice at home is simple and fun! Just take a large head of cauliflower and either grate it with a box grater or pulse smaller florets in a food processor until you achieve a rice-like texture. Grating can be a bit messier, so be ready for some cleanup, but it’s a hands-on way to enjoy the process! Whichever method you choose, you’ll have fresh cauliflower rice ready to use in all your favorite dishes. Enjoy!  

To make the Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions

    5 min
    Step 1 - Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

    Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering. Once hot, add 1 cup diced onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 2 - Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

    Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook cauliflower rice

    7 min
    Step 3 - Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

    Add 6 cups cauliflower rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make avocado mash

    2 min
    Step 4 - Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

    Meanwhile, make the avocado mash. To a large bowl, add 2 diced avocados, 1 diced jalapeno, 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and mash with a fork until combined, but still retaining some texture.

  5. 5

    Add avocado mash to cauliflower mixture

    2 min
    Step 5 - Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower RiceStep 5 - Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

    Add the avocado mash to the cauliflower rice and stir well to combine. Stir in ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice

    To serve, garnish with more cilantro and jalapeño, if you wish, and enjoy!

Whether you follow a specific diet like Whole30, paleo, low-carb or vegan, have loved ones with dietary restrictions, or simply want to enjoy a veggie-forward dish, this Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice is just for you. Why not give this recipe a go? We can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Gigi
May 25, 2025
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Miam! J'ai préparé ce plat pour un dîner familial et tout le monde a adoré. La texture est parfaite et les saveurs se marient si bien ensemble. Un vrai plaisir de manger sainement.

Hugo Richard
May 12, 2025
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Super fresh dish!

Juani
May 11, 2025
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Delicioso, fresco, saludable.

Olivia
April 23, 2025
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Amazing!

Izzy
April 23, 2025
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So easy, loved! Made this for a family dinner and everyone loved it. I neer thought avacado could make cauliflower rice taste so good. We were all smiling and happy. I'll make it again soon.

Fiona
April 21, 2025
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Simply delicious dish!

Katy
April 9, 2025
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I just made the Fresh & Healthy Avocado Cauliflower Rice for my family, and they loved it! The creaminess of the avocado with the cauli rice was incredible. It’s so simple to whip up, and I felt so proud serving it as a healthy dinner option. This one is definitely going into our weekly rotation!

Penny
April 4, 2025
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Yummiest rice ever

Tom
March 24, 2025
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Amazing flavor combo

Lulu
March 22, 2025
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Delicious! My kids loved this avocado cauliflower rice. It was a hit at dinner last night and we felt healthy eating it! I even let them help with the blending, which made it extra fun. Can’t wait to make it again!

Yoli
March 19, 2025
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Delicious and simple!

Carla
March 17, 2025
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Incredible. I made this dish for a small gathering and everyone loved it. The flavors are fresh and vibrant. I used homemade cauliflower rice, it was fun to make. I will definitely add it to my weekly meals.

Ana Morales
March 17, 2025
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Hice este arroz de coliflor y aguacate para una cena y mis amigos quedaron impresionados. Me encanta como sabe, perfecto para acompañar cualquier plato.

Rachel Adams
March 12, 2025
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Delicious!

Athina
March 10, 2025
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This vibrant delicious dish is so healthy!

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