Ingredient Vegetable Cauliflower Cauliflower Rice Mexican Cauliflower Rice 4.0 (1) 1 Review Restaurant-style Mexican rice (sometimes called Spanish rice) gets a healthy, low-carb makeover in this recipe that swaps white rice for riced cauliflower. Cooked with other flavorful ingredients like tomatoes, jalapeño and cilantro, this makes the perfect, festive side for taco night. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 cups small cauliflower florets 3 tablespoons avocado oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped ¼ cup no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish Lime wedges for garnish Directions Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until broken down into rice-size pieces. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, cumin and salt; continue cooking, stirring, until the cauliflower is soft, 4 to 5 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve with lime wedges. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 135 Calories 11g Fat 8g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 135 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 4g Protein 3g 5% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Vitamin A 164IU 3% Vitamin C 58mg 65% Folate 66mcg 16% Sodium 324mg 14% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 19mg 4% Potassium 400mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.