If you love Chipotle then you are going to love this Low Carb Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice! This healthy cauliflower rice recipe is the perfect low carb copy cat for Chipotle’s Cilantro lime rice but lighter and healthier. This easy cauli rice recipe is perfect for taco night or as the base for a burrito bowl.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

I love the cilantro lime rice from Chipotle however it is super high in carbs and not ok for enjoying while eating low carb or keto. To have the rice that I love I cam up with this healthy version by making cilantro lime cauliflower rice. This easy cauliflower rice recipe is made with simple ingredients and is a great way to enjoy the flavors I love while sticking to my low carb and keto diet needs. Even better all of my family loved this recipe and they are all a bunch of carb lovers.

I know people hear the words cauliflower rice and think it is going to be boring and bland. I don’t do boring and bland and this cauli rice is far from boring. It is flavorful, easy to make and one of the most perfect side dish recipes that goes well with many main dishes.

While most of the time I serve this low carb cilantro lime rice recipe when we are doing taco night or a Mexican inspired dinner we also enjoy it as a side just because we love it and it gets more veggies in everyone than if I were to serve white rice as a side dish.

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What is cauliflower rice?

The basics of cauliflower rice are raw cauliflower that’s been finely chopped so that it resembles rice. Then it is flavored to how you want it, similar to traditional rice it is easy to add bold flavors to cauliflower rice. You can easily do it in a food processor or you can buy it fresh or frozen. If you have never made homemade cauliflower rice it is super easy to do, Just use our Cauliflower Rice Recipe.

What to Serve with Cilantro Lime Riced Cauliflower

This easy to make Chipotle Copy Cat Recipe is done in just a few minutes and is the perfect side dish for keto tacos or making low carb Barbacoa Bowls. Cilantro lime cauliflower rice is the perfect low carb side dish to go with so many low carb Mexican recipes and as the base for low carb burrito bowls. if you are looking for more Mexican food check out some of my favorites.

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Can I use Frozen Cauliflower Rice?

Yes! You can use a 20 ounce bag of frozen cauliflower rice in place of a head of cauliflower. I will say that while this recipe will work fine with store bought cauliflower rice I much prefer that we make our own cauliflower rice so everything is as fresh as it can be.

Tips for Making this recipe

Riced Cauliflower. I personally use bagged cauliflower rice when I am making this recipe because it is easier and quicker. If you want to use fresh cauliflower you totally can, just use your food processor to chop the uncooked cauliflower into tiny pieces.

Use fresh ingredients. For the best flavors, you want to use fresh cauliflower, fresh cilantro and fresh-squeezed lime juice.

Lime Juice. While fresh lime juice is best if you only have the bottled lime juice you can use that.

Want a little spice? Add a little chili powder or chipotle powder.

How to Store Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

After making this easy cilantro lime cauliflower rice recipe you need to store it in the fridge or the freezer. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, however I prefer using it with in 2 days of making it and having it in the fridge.

Can I freeze this recipe?

After cooking allow it to cool completely and store in an airtight container or in freezer bags. This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

1 head cauliflower riced (2.5 cups to 3 cups) or 20 oz frozen cauliflower rice.
2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, zested
3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon salt

How to Make Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

If using fresh cauliflower, make cauliflower rice.

Zest and juice the lime into separate bowls and set aside.

Chop the cilantro and set it aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat add the butter and cauliflower. Cook until the cauliflower is tender.

Stir in the chopped cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and serve as desired.

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