Yellow Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Buttery cauliflower rice with tender bell peppers, garlic, and savory seasonings. Turmeric gives this easy keto side dish its beautiful golden color.
Servings: 4
Calories: 105kcal
Equipment
- Microwave
- Skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
- 24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice approximately 2 bags
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup finely diced green bell pepper
- ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon granulated chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Table salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower rice. Microwave the frozen cauliflower rice according to the package directions. Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess moisture if needed.
- Sauté the vegetables. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
- Add the seasonings. Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for approximately 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Cook the cauliflower rice. Add the drained cauliflower rice to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the excess moisture evaporates and the rice begins to brown lightly.
- Add the bouillon. Dissolve the chicken bouillon in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Pour the mixture into the skillet, add the black pepper, and toss to combine. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the liquid evaporates.
- Season and serve. Taste the cauliflower rice and add table salt as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and serving sizes. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting dietary fiber and, when applicable, eligible sweeteners such as allulose and erythritol from total carbohydrates.
Sodium estimates exclude table salt added to taste. Actual sodium will also vary depending on the chicken bouillon used.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.1g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Sodium: 141mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4.3g | Net Carbohydrates: 7.1g