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Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Victoria Haneveer

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

This Mexican cauliflower rice is a perfect accompaniment to a south of the border recipe with chicken or meat. If you like to try new Mexican foods, why not give cauliflower a try in this tasty novel dish?
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium cauliflower in florets
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Oil, as needed
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 chopped fresh tomato
  • Cilantro (fresh coriander) and/or avocado slices, to serve (optional)

Method
 

  1. Put the cauliflower florets, cumin, chili powder, oregano and salt in a food processor.
  2. Pulse a few times until you get a rice consistency.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cauliflower mixture.
  4. Squeeze in the lime juice and add the tomato.
  5. Saute for a few minutes or until the cauliflower grains are al dente.
  6. Serve with cilantro and/or avocado if liked.