Easy “Mexican” Cauliflower Rice
When you need an easy side dish with minimal ingredients, effort, and clean-up, this Easy “Mexican” Cauliflower Rice is an excellent choice! Try it for your next weeknight meal or dinner party.
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Servings: 10
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Or Regular Olive Oil
- 48 ounces Cauliflower Rice 4 (12-ounce bags). If your store only has 10 or 10.5 ounce bags, go with it.
- 24 ounces Salsa 1 (24-ounce) jar. Pick whichever salsa spice level you prefer.
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
Instructions
- Heating 1.5 - 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil over medium high heat. Pour in 48 ounces Cauliflower Rice, breaking up any clumps.1.5 - 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil, 48 ounces Cauliflower Rice
- After all frozen clumps are gone, pour in the entire 24 ounces Salsa (1 jar). Stir until the cauliflower rice is completely coated in the salsa.24 ounces Salsa
- Cover with a lid and cook until the cauliflower rice is cooked through, stirring occasionally. About 15 - 20 minutes.
- Add in 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded). Stir until the cheese is incorporated throughout the cauliflower rice and melted.2 cups Cheddar Cheese
- Remove from the heat and serve warm.
Equipment
- Rubber Scraper Or other stirring utensil
- Measuring Cup
- Grater Optional for shredding cheese
Your Own Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy “Mexican” Cauliflower Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
165
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
23
mg
8
%
Sodium
635
mg
28
%
Potassium
600
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
553
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
67
mg
81
%
Calcium
209
mg
21
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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