Southwest Cauliflower Rice

5 from 8 votes

Southwest Cauliflower Rice

Southwest Cauliflower Rice is a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish that can also be spruced up and turned into an entire meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southwest

Total Cost: $3.00 recipe / $0.75 serving

Servings: ¾ cup each

Calories: 83.05kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic $0.16
1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
4 cups cauliflower rice $1.66
1 10oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles $0.50
1/2 Tbsp chili powder $0.15
1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
1/2 tsp ground cumin $0.05
1/4 tsp dried oregano $0.03
1/4 tsp salt $0.02
1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
2 green onions, sliced $0.20

Instructions

Mince the garlic and add it to a skillet with the olive oil. Sauté over medium heat for about one minute, or just until the garlic is slightly softened and fragrant.
Add the cauliflower rice and continue to sauté for about five minutes, or until the cauliflower is a little softer.
Finally, add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (and all the juices from the can), as well as all the spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir and cook for about five minutes more, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Taste the cauliflower rice and adjust the salt or other spices to your liking. Top with sliced green onions and serve.

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Nutrition

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