Cauliflower Spanish Rice

Cauliflower Spanish Rice

Every year when the Seattle rain starts to get to me, I strategically plan a vacation to Puerto Vallarta. Visiting the Mexican tourist destination has become a bit of a tradition for my pack of friends – and many others.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Category: Vegetarian

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 74 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cups - cauliflower rice
  • ½  - onion
  • 2 cloves - garlic
  • 1 14.5- ounce can - diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons - tomato paste
  • ½ tsp - olive oil
  • 1 tbsp - Fajita Spice Mix
  • ½  - lime
  •   - cilantro

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once heated, add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add in riced cauliflower. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in diced tomatoes and fajita seasoning.
  3. Stir and cook down until juice from tomatoes has evaporated and soaked into the rice. Create a well in the center of the dish and add in tomato paste.
  4. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in juice from ½ lime and cilantro, as desired. Serve.

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