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Cauliflower Mexican Rice Recipe

Jay
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Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cauliflower rice (if you make your own: 1 medium head cauliflower)
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 jalepeno de-seeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp chili seasoning (can substitute with taco seasoning)
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 lime zested and cut in half
  • 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes drain extra liquid
  • 1 handful mint chopped
  • 1/2 cup green olives with pimentos chopped
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • First heat a pan on medium heat. Add 2 tbs with extra virgin olive oil. 
  • Next add the red onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook for one minute till the veggies are translucent. 
  • Now add the tomato paste and chili seasoning and mix with veggies. Let it cook for 30 seconds to open up the seasonings. 
  • Add the cauliflower rice and mix. Now add the diced tomatoes, lime, and zest. Mix everything together until rice turns red. 
  • Finally, add the olives and mint and enjoy.

Notes

Add leftover chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make this dish to make this a meat lovers dish.