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Orange Cilantro Cauli Rice
Victoria Haneveer

Cauli Rice with Orange, Lime and Cilantro

Cauliflower rice is flavored with orange, lime and cilantro, along with onion and garlic. This makes a wonderful low-calorie and low-carb side dish for chicken, duck or fish, and it is really easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • 1/2 chopped yellow onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • Oil, as needed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1/2 tangerine (or 1/4 orange)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Small handful unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
  • A few raisins and/or pine nuts (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Small handful finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)

Method
 

  1. Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice grain-sized.
  2. Saute the onion and garlic in some oil in a wok or pan until tender.
  3. Now add the cauliflower.
  4. Pour in the lime and tangerine juices.
  5. Add the cumin and coconut flakes (if using).
  6. You can also add some raisins and/or pine nuts here.
  7. Grind in some salt and black pepper.
  8. Keep sauteing, and moving everything around with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  9. The cauli rice is done when it has a bit of a 'bite' to it.
  10. Add the cilantro (fresh coriander) and cook for 1 minute more, then serve.