Copycat Chipotle Cauliflower Rice

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!)

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Copycat Chipotle Cauliflower Rice

If you love Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice but want to keep things low-carb, this Chipotle copycat cauliflower rice is about to be your new best friend. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s packed with all the same signature zesty, fresh flavors—minus the heavy carbs!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: cauliflower rice, chipotle copycat rice, chipotle rice

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: Cinco de Mayo, Game Day

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: 1/2-cup servings

Author: Sarah Bond

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 until the rice becomes slightly tender.
Mix: Mix in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

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