MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
12 oz bag of Frozen Riced Cauliflower, defrosted
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ stick of cilantro lime butter
10 oz Diced Tomato and Green Chiles, drained
3 tbsp fresh Cilantro, chopped
½ tsp Chili Powder
½ tsp Cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Over medium heat in a skillet add the olive oil and the riced cauliflower and saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add the butter and mix in until melted.
Add the diced tomato/green chiles, chili powder, cumin and cilantro. Saute for about 7-8 minutes.
Cilantro Lime Butter
Cilantro Lime butter is a great addition to riced cauliflower and vegetables. Also delicious with shrimp.
Ingredients
1 stick salted butter (room temperature)
3 tbs Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Zest and juice of one lime
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 teaspoon Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
¼ c scallions diced
½ tsp black pepper
Cilantro Lime Butter Prep
Add softened butter, garlic powder, lime juice & zest, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, hot sauce, scallions and pepper into a medium sized bowl.
Mix with spatula until combined.
Lay out plastic wrap and form butter into a log and wrap. Place back in the fridge for roughly 2 hours to firm up.**
NOTES:
**Cilantro Lime butter can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or placed in your freezer and kept for 3-4 months (if it lasts that long!)