Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

a healthy version of a classic rice dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

192
calories
7,6g
fat
27,3g
carbohydrates
7,3g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
357,3mg
sodium
Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Recipe Description

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a fantastic healthy vegan dish with Mexican flavors. As the “rice” is made from cauliflower, it is healthier than the usual rice dishes you might make. As the name suggests cauliflower rice is simply cauliflower which has been chopped into rice-sized pieces. I usually grate mine using a box grater but you could use a food processor if you are short on time. 

Start by sautéing the vegetables for this dish and then add the tomatoes and beans. Once the sauce has cooked, add the cauliflower rice and seasoning. I like to serve this dish topped with that classic Mexican combination of fresh lime, avocado and cilantro. 

To make my version of Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté onion

    3 min
    Step 1 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 3 minutes or until the onion softens.

  2. 2

    Add green pepper and corn.

    7 min
    Step 2 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

    Mix in the green pepper and corn. Continue to cook for 5-7 minutes more.

  3. 3

    Stir in tomatoes and beans

    10 min
    Step 3 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

    Add the tomatoes and beans. Stir well and cook for 10 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Add cauliflower rice

    5 min
    Step 4 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice SkilletStep 4 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

    Stir in the cauliflower rice, taco seasoning, and broth. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower rice softens.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

    Serve this rice topped with fresh lime, avocado and cilantro.

This Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a healthy and delicious alternative to rice. Make it soon and don’t forget to come back to leave a comment or review below.

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!

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5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Xena Hartley
November 20, 2023
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I made this Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet for my family last week and we all loved it! The flavors were incredible and it was super easy to make. My kids didn’t even notice it was cauliflower! Definitely a new family favorite. Proud to serve healthier meals now.

Wendy
October 15, 2023
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Awesome!

Nina
March 7, 2023
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was such a hit! The flavors were superb, and it felt great making a healthy meal. My kids even loved it, which is rare for veggies.

Quintin
August 17, 2022
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I made this Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet last week for a family dinner and it was a hit! We all loved the rich flavors. My kids even asked for seconds! Simple yet uplifted our meal together.

Wendy Smith
March 15, 2021
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Incredible! I made this Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet for my hubby and it was a hit. We usually eat unhealthy rice, but this made our meal healthier while still being flavorful. I added some lime and avocado on top, and it tasted fantastic. We are definitely adding this to our regular meals.

Ian Smith
December 24, 2020
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Yum! Made this for my buddies, all loved it!

Athina
January 6, 2020
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So healthy and delicious! Thank you! Approved!

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