Whole30 Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

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Dinner does not have to be complicated! Layering various types of veggies, then adding a protein source and healthy fats is a super simple way to eat healthy meals without the hassle. This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is the perfect base for layering ingredients, whether it’s Taco Tuesday or not. In this recipe, you’re welcome to rice your own fresh cauliflower, but this busy homeschool mom needs the convenience of frozen cauliflower rice (Who’s with me?). The benefit to using frozen is that I always have the ingredients on hand for those nights that I’m wondering at 5 o’clock, “What’s for dinner?” Add leftover protein on top (like my Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken), or quickly brown some ground beef, and dinner is ready in minutes.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 head of cauliflower, or about 16 oz. frozen cauliflower rice

  • 1 heaping tablespoon of coconut oil

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh or refrigerated)

  • 1 big handful of fresh, chopped cilantro OR 1 tbsp dried cilantro

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Warm a skillet / wok over medium heat (choose one that has a lid).

  2. Add coconut oil and melt.

  3. Meanwhile, if using fresh cauliflower, wash cauliflower and chop into florets. Add to a food processor and “pulse” 10-15 times, until they are rice sized.

  4. Add the riced cauliflower into the skillet and toss to distribute the coconut oil. If using frozen, just dump them into the skillet from frozen, and then toss.

  5. Place a lid on the skillet and steam the cauliflower rice for 6-8 minutes.

  6. Remove the lid, but keep the skillet on the medium heat burner, and stir the cauliflower.

  7. Add in the lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and stir.

  8. Continue cooking with the lid off, stirring every few minutes, while you prepare the rest of dinner. The goal is to get the cauliflower to begin to brown a little.

  9. Once your cauliflower rice is cooked to your liking, layer it on top of greens, add some protein (like ground beef or green chili chicken), and top with an avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, or ranch dressing.

NOTE: Feel free to add more or less lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper, to make it your own. I don’t usually measure any of it, and I taste as I go. You really can’t mess this up!