This is the tastiest low-carb cauliflower rice recipe. The cauliflower rice and tangy lime-cilantro sauce (both nutritious!) are easy to whip up too. Ready in 15 minutes using a food processor or blender.
Cilantro lime cauliflower rice: Versatile and Nutritious!
Are you guys loving all of the Wholesomelicious Cauliflower Rice Recipes? I don’t know about you, but I always keep cauliflower rice on hand for an easy side dish or healthy lunch.
Another week, another different flavor! So many of you are a fan of my Cauliflower Spanish Rice, but I figured we can change it up and add another variety to pair with Mexican or Asian dishes.
So here we go with Cilantro lime!! As a nutritionist, I am always looking to add more fiber and cruciferous veggies to every meal. Every client I have ever worked with, can always use extra fiber in their diet! It’s also important to add cauliflower rice in a way that makes us excited about eating a dish.
That’s exactly what we get with this cilantro lime version! The dressing on the sautéed cauliflower/onion/garlic is tangy, delicious, and also adds in nutrients with fresh cilantro and lime juice. It also pairs well with just about EVERYTHING!! So simple to make in less than 15 minutes.
How to make Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice:
Gather up these simple ingredients:
- Head of cauliflower
- Avocado oil
- Garlic cloves
- Onion
- Chopped cilantro
- White vinegar
- Lime
- Ground cumin
- Sea salt
This recipe is also super easy to whip up with less than 15 minutes!
The directions:
- Make riced cauliflower by cutting a large head of cauliflower into florets. Toss in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until a rice like texture is formed. Do not over pulse!
- Saute some onion and garlic in a large skillet, then add your riced cauliflower. Saute for just a few minutes until hot, crispy, and the perfect texture.
- While this is happening, you’ll make your sauce in the blender or food processor: cilantro, vinegar, lime, cumin, and sea salt. Then drizzle all over the rice to serve.
Tips and Adaptations:
- Pre-riced cauliflower: you can definitely hit the easy button on this recipe and purchase packaged riced cauliflower! This saves a step. Follow the same directions above, unless you are using with frozen rice. If that’s the case, you may need an extra 3-5 minutes to cook.
- Making ahead/Storing: You can easily store and use this for meal prep all week! I would recommend separating the sauce from the sautéed cauliflower if doing this method. It will keep well in the fridge for up to one week.
- Making a meal of it: want to make a meal here? Add in some corn, black beans, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, and avocado or guacamole for a nutritious and satisfying lunch!
Serving:
This recipe tastes best with your favorite Mexican or Thai food dish! Here are a few of my favorite dinners to enjoy with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice:
- Instant Pot Chicken Mole
- Coconut Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
- Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
- Chipotle Enchilada Meatballs
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This is the tastiest low-carb cauliflower rice recipe. The cauliflower rice and tangy lime-cilantro sauce (both nutritious!) are easy to whip up too. Ready in 15 minutes using a food processor or blender.
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower rice:
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 large onion chopped
For the cilantro lime sauce:
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
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Rice your cauliflower: chop your head of cauliflower into florets, place inside food processor and pulse until cauliflower has a rice texture.
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Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add oil, and saute onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until fragrant. Add cauliflower rice and continue to saute.
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Meanwhile, make your sauce: Add cilantro, vinegar, garlic, lime, cumin, and salt to your food processor or blender. While motor is running, add remaining oil. Blend until smooth.
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Pour sauce on top of cauliflower rice, and continue to mix until dressing is completely incorporated. Remove from heat and serve.
Love love love this recipe! Truly delicious sauce.
Yay!! So glad you love it, thank you ????
I bought packaged cauliflower rice. How much do you think I would need to equal a head of cauliflower?
About 2.5 cups, between 2.5 – 3 would work great!
Wow, this is so delish! I’m having it with some leftover carnitas for the perfect lunch. Thanks for a great recipe.
Absolutely wonderful- added some chopped jalapeños into the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Served with marinated steak kabobs. Delicious!
This is great. The sauce is amazing!
Thanks!
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Holy sh*** this was the bomb.com!
This looking amazing! I got an immersion blender/food processor kit for Christmas and haven’t used it yet. Guess what I’ll be making today!
Enjoy, Connie!!
Nutrition information?
Hi Leslie, just updated the recipe. You can find the nutrition info at the bottom of the recipe. Hope that helps!
Is that for the whole preparation or one serving? If so, what is the serving size?
Following up on this thread. Would love to know if the nutrition facts are based on entire dish or per serving? Thank you!
Per serving!
Can I rice cauliflower in a blender instead of a food processor?
Yes, just be careful not to pulse too much or it turns to mush.
Hello, how much is the serving for the calories listed?
It’s for 4 servings, so not exactly sure the measurement, but probably around 3/4 cup.
Too acidic for me I added a bit of sugar, that helped.
This is my new favorite recipe! I been using cauliflower rice for awhile and this is THE best recipe I’ve found for it. The flavor is amazing and I can actually forget that I’m eating cauliflower! Thank you so much!!
That makes me so happy, thank you!!
I made this with some grilled chicken breast. What a delicious meal. Thank you
You are welcome!
This was awesome!!! When I saw it, I knew I had to make it, because I love cilantro and lime together.
It was even better after it sat a few minutes after mixing in the sauce. I added extra garlic, and used 2 TBSP key lime juice as that was what I had on hand. will definitely make this again. Thank you for this recipe!!
How “saucy” is the cauli rice after the sauce is mixed in? Wondering if halving the sauce would still allow for the flavor but could cut down on the amount of fat with 3 tbsp of oil. ‘Cause lets be honest, who wouldn’t eat all 2.5 cups of this in once serving 🙂
Hi! You certainly could half it, but it won’t be as flavorful. It is not really saucy as written.
So good! My daughter loves this sauce so much that she puts in on many other dishes.
Love that!!
I love, love, love this!! I’ve made it a bunch of times – goes with so many types of food. Anytime you recommend adding it, I do!! Easy and so tasty! I love your site and cookbook! Keep ‘em coming!
Hi there! This sounds delicious! A very inspiriting dish. I’ll definitely try. What about freezing? I guess the (prepared?) cauliflower rice apart from the sauce, if the latest can be freezed at all?
Pls advise
Thanks!
You can freeze with the sauce. It may change the texture to become a bit more “mushy”, so recommended to freeze just the cauliflower rice and the sauce separately.
If using frozen rice should I thaw out or cook as usual before putting in pan?