Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Are you obsessed with cauliflower rice as much as I am? Well, you just have to check out this version using cilantro leaves and freshly squeezed lime juice- it's delicious! This cilantro lime cauliflower rice is bursting with fresh flavors! As an added bonus, it's low-carb, paleo-friendly, and a perfect Chipotle copycat.

Cauliflower rice has become a staple for many low-carb, Paleo, gluten-free, and calorie-conscious dieters. It's a terrific replacement for rice, and plain riced cauliflower can be used as a substitute in just about any rice recipe!

This Chipotle copycat, however, brings the flavors of lime and cilantro to the cauliflower rice, which makes it a perfect side dish for Mexican and Asian dishes. It will keep in the fridge for a few days, so don't be scared to make up a big batch.

Once you start making this recipe, you'll want to have it in your fridge all the time!

Key Ingredients and Easy Swaps

The fresher the ingredients, the better it will taste! I used only the freshest ingredients in my cauliflower rice, and you can definitely taste a difference. Here's a bit more information about what I used to make homemade cilantro lime cauliflower rice.

• Cauliflower: I used an entire head of cauliflower in this recipe, and it made enough for six servings. If you want to make less, you can grab some pre-chopped cauliflower florets and use those instead.
• Olive Oil: You need a healthy type of oil for sauteing cauliflower and garlic. Use either olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil.
• Garlic Cloves: Trust me, whole garlic cloves will have a MUCH better flavor than garlic powder. But, pre-minced garlic or even garlic powder will do.
• Lime Juice: Squeezing fresh juice from a lime tastes slightly sweeter than jarred lime juice. In a pinch, fresh-squeezed lemon juice can also work as a substitute.
• Cilantro: I chopped up about 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. You can use as much as you want. If you really love cilantro, add more!
• Salt And Pepper: Add as much as you want until it tastes flavorful. You won't need very much because the rest of the ingredients are quite powerful.

Note: For a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions on how to make this cilantro lime cauliflower rice, take a look at the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post! 

What To Serve With Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

I love how versatile cauliflower rice is - and this recipe is no different. There are so many things you can do with it and ways you can serve it. This is why cauliflower rice is one of my favorite healthy side dish recipes to make. It's the perfect thing to serve at your next Tex Mex party or for Taco Tuesday!

The restaurant chain Chipotle made this flavor combination super popular, so use their menu as inspiration. Use it as filling in your chicken burrito bowls. Or, add it to the rest of the ingredients in these homemade frozen burritos. You could also just put this rice on the side with some ancho chile ground beef tacos.

Another delicious idea is to mix this rice with the rest of the ingredients in fish taco bowls. It has lime slaw, so that flavor matches perfectly!

If you aren't feeling like Mexican food, this also pairs well with so may other recipes. Try it with this cilantro lime salmon, easy chicken recipe, or honey garlic shrimp stir-fry.

Recipe Tips And Ideas For Cilantro And Lime Cauliflower Rice

Follow these tips to make sure that this cauliflower rice turns out tasty every single time!

• Save yourself time and energy and use a food processor. It makes the job super easy and keeps the mess contained too.
• If you don't have a food processor, use a box grater to chop up the cauliflower into rice-like pieces.
• Do not overcook the rice. Saute or microwave it just until it is barely tender. If you cook it too long, it will become soft and won't have the same rice-like texture.