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Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice

4.72 from 38 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Mar 18, 2022 10 Comments

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This Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice packs all the signature lime and cilantro flavors of your favorite Chipotle rice (but in low carb cauliflower rice form!)

This Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice packs all the signature lime and cilantro flavors of your favorite Chipotle rice (but in low carb cauliflower rice form!)

Cauliflower rice with cilantro and lime in a glass bowl on a green background

I’m not gonna sugar coat it. I’m obsessed with Chipotle. But living in Europe, the absence of Chipotle (or much decent Tex-Mex for that matter) has me speeding to the nearest Chipotle every time I visit the states. But when the cravings for that signature taste become to much, I’ve figured out the secret to the foundation of their perfect burritos…the Chipotle rice!

Distinctly herby and citrusy, this addictive stuff seems to pair well with everything on the menu. But you’d be surprised by how easy it is to make!

So today we’re making a delicious twist on everyone’s favorite Chipotle rice, using “riced” cauliflower (not that you’ll be able to tell the difference, especially once you’ve loaded up your burrito bowl with all your favorite fillings!)

Cauliflower rice with cilantro and lime in a glass bowl on a green background

And the best part of this Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice? It’s even easier than regular rice! You’ll grate your cauliflower into “rice” using either a box grater or the grating attachment of your food processor.

Heat some oil in a large skillet then add the cauliflower and bay leaves. Then just cook for a few minutes until the rice becomes slightly tender. Mix in chopped cilantro and lime juice (the secrets to that signature taste), stir it all up, and serve!

Turning head of cauliflower into cauliflower rice on green background

Is cauliflower rice keto?

While cauliflower has some carbs, it is much less than starchy vegetables. Each serving (1/2 cup) of this rice has just 2.3 g net carbs (3.4 g carbs – 1.1 g fiber)!

Serve this cauliflower rice with:

  • Soyrizo Tacos
  • Vegan Pulled “Pork” Nachos
  • Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
  • Southwest Spring Rolls
  • Huevos Rancheros
Cauliflower rice with cilantro and lime in a glass bowl on a green background
This Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice packs all the signature lime and cilantro flavors of your favorite Chipotle rice (but in low carb cauliflower rice form!)

Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice

4.72 from 38 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 44kcal
Servings: 4 1/2-cup servings
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This Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice packs all the signature lime and cilantro flavors of your favorite Chipotle rice (but in low carb cauliflower rice form!)

Ingredients

  • ½ medium head cauliflower
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro 15 g
  • 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lime juice 22 mL
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Rice: Grate cauliflower into “rice” using either a box grater or the grating attachment of your food processor.
  • Cook: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add cauliflower and bay leaves. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the rice becomes slightly tender.
  • Mix: Mix in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.5cups Calories: 44kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 3.4g (1%) Protein: 0.8g (2%) Fat: 3.6g (6%) Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 158mg (7%) Potassium: 122mg (3%) Fiber: 1.1g (5%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Calcium: 10mg (1%) Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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I first published this recipe on Amanda’s Cookin’, where I’m a contributor.

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  1. Lee says

    Posted on 1/6 at 9:20 pm

    Easy to make, and oh so good.5 stars

    Reply
  2. Evybaby says

    Posted on 1/9 at 11:00 am

    Can you use frozen cauliflower rice?

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 1/9 at 12:09 pm

      Yep, that would work here! šŸ˜€

  3. Lacemaker427 says

    Posted on 1/24 at 4:55 pm

    America’s Test Kitchen tested cooking times with bay leaves, and concluded that an hour of cooking was needed for the bay to impart its flavor. I can’t see much happening in just the few minutes they are heated in this recipe. I will make cauliflower rice with fresh basil and parsley and ditch the bay leaves and cilantro (we side with the ā€œcilantro is yuckyā€ crowd). I probably will add more lime juice and some lime essential oil,, because that’s how I roll!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 1/25 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks for passing along the tip! šŸ˜€

    • DAS says

      Posted on 5/15 at 11:32 pm

      Only….the bay leaf DID impart flavor, our entire family of cooks received a gentle bay leaf nudge that didn’t overpower. ::smile::

  4. Carri says

    Posted on 2/15 at 1:10 am

    I came here looking for the exact chipotles cauliflower rice recipe, but this does NOT look like it. It was not that white. It looked well seasoned…..with something.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 2/15 at 12:05 pm

      This recipe was created before Chipotle had a cauliflower rice option, so this is more a cauliflower twist on their regular rice šŸ˜€

  5. Colleen R Richards says

    Posted on 2/15 at 7:30 pm

    Been Looking for this and love it, will try it soon5 stars

    Reply
  6. DAS says

    Posted on 5/15 at 11:33 pm

    This was absolutely delicious. The bay leaves were a lovely soft undertone. Really appreciate you taking your time. This recipe is a keeper!5 stars

    Reply

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