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Easy Chipotle Cauliflower Rice (Low Carb , Keto-Friendly)

This copycat cilantro lime cauliflower rice is packed with tangy, fresh and roasted flavor. This plant based recipe is healthy and filling. Perfect for a vegan, low carb, Keto or AIP vegan diet. With just 3 ingredients and a little chopping this recipe is a great side for dinner, a summer barbecue or your next taco bowl.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan
Servings: 8 1/2 cup servings
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Nija Clark

Equipment

  • Large Chef’s Knife
  • Or Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 2 Whole cauliflower -equals about 3 1/2 pounds
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro - chopped
  • 6 tablespoons Lime - 1 to 2 limes depending on size
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees
  • Cut lime in half and juice set lime juice aside.

Prepare Cauliflower For Roasting

  • Rinse heads of cauliflower. Carefully remove outer leaves and trim bottom of stem. Be careful not to remove to much of stem so cauliflower doesn’t fall apart.
  • Using a large knife cut the cauliflower in half lengthwise through center
  • Cut 1 ½ inch thick pieces and place on parchment lined cooking sheet or foil lined air fryer tray

Sheet Pan Roasting Cauliflower

  • Place cauliflower in over and cook for 60 minutes or until its golden color and toothpick inserts in stalk easily.

Air Fryer Roasting Cauliflower

  • Place on foil lined air fryer rack. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes on 400 degrees until golden brown and tender depending on size of cauliflower. We aim to cut our slices about 1 inch thick. We have a Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Air Fryer which is like a little mini oven and not round. We feel like we can get a lot more food on the rack.

How To Rice Roasted Cauliflower

    Chopping By Hand

    • Place slices on cutting board and chopping into small rice like pieces.
    • Place in bowl and add cilantro and lime juice.

    Food Processor

    • After roasting. Place florets in food processor container (you may need to do in batches) Use the grater attachment on your food processor.
    • Place in bowl and add cilantro and lime juice. Stir to mix.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Serve

    • Enjoy cilantro lime cauliflower rice and add more chopped cilantro as garnish if you like.

    Notes

    How To Store, Freeze And Reheat 
    Store the cauliflower rice in a container with an airtight lid. The rice will last in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze for a month. When ready to eat, just let it thaw then saute until hot and fluffy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg