Infused with coconut milk and bursting with zesty lime flavor, this Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe is a healthy and delicious addition to any meal!

Table of Contents

Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Why You’ll Love Riced Cauliflower
How To Rice Cauliflower
How To Make Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice
Tips, Swaps, and Additions
Serving Suggestions
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Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Welcome to a culinary tropical escape with our Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice! Simmered in creamy coconut milk and sparked with zesty lime, this riced cauliflower recipe is the refreshing, guilt-free side dish you’ve been searching for.

Have you experimented with cauliflower rice yet? If not, prepare for a revelation. Cauliflower rice is an excellent low-carb, grain-free alternative to traditional rice that hits that “satisfaction spot” but keeps it light and healthy. And when you infuse it with the exotic tastes of coconut and lime, you have a flavor fiesta that’ll make your tastebuds dance.

Why You’ll Love Riced Cauliflower

You know how things go during the summer – lounging by the pool, hanging out on the porch with your sister eating broccoli cheese veggie dip, and drinking all the strawberry pom mojitos? Well, now add this tropical cauliflower rice to the mix and you’ll feel less guilty about your choices. ? NO? Here are a few reason why that might turn into a YES.

Flavorful. The combination of coconut milk and lime transforms humble cauliflower into a delectable tropical side dish.
It’s versatile. Serve it alongside any protein for a well-rounded meal.
Cauli rice is low in carbs and calories but high in nutritional value, perfect for maintaining a healthy lifestyle without compromising taste.

Cauliflower florets in the bowl of a food processor.

How To Rice Cauliflower

Start with fresh cauliflower florets and pulse them in a food processor until they break down into rice-like grains. Don’t let the food processor run continuously—pulsing is the key. Over-processing will result in a mushy texture.

How To Make Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice

Let’s be real and honest – cauli rice without flavor? HARD PASS. But add some coconut milk and lime, and I am IN. Remember to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete recipe.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
extra virgin olive oil
yellow onion, diced
garlic, minced
canned organic lite coconut milk, stirred
lime, zested and juiced
salt and fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Add cauliflower florets to the bowl of your food processor and pulse until the cauliflower looks like rice.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until tender. Stir in the garlic and cauliflower rice; cook for 1 minute.
Add coconut milk; continue to cook for about 10 minutes, or until the coconut milk is adsorbed. Stir in lime zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.

Cooking cauliflower rice in a dark skillet.

Tips, Swaps, and Additions

Choosing Cauliflower: The color of the cauliflower should be uniform with no dark spots or blemishes.
Size Matters: Do not overcrowd your food processor when ricing your cauliflower. Rice it in batches.
Pulse, Don’t Blend: When processing, use the pulse function on your food processor to avoid creating cauliflower puree. You’re aiming for small, rice-like grains. If you’re short on time, pre-riced cauliflower, available in many grocery stores, works well too.
Use a Large Skillet: When cooking your riced cauliflower, use a large enough skillet to allow the cauliflower to spread out and cook evenly.
For an added protein punch, toss in some cooked shrimp or chicken.
Jazz up your dish with finely chopped red bell peppers for extra color and crunch.
Can’t handle dairy? Use a non-dairy alternative to coconut milk.

Coconut lime cauliflower rice served in a bowl and garnished with cilantro and lime.

Serving Suggestions

This cauliflower rice recipe pairs wonderfully with grilled pork tenderloin, roasted veggies, or this Chicken Rogan Josh curry. Or, top it with a fried egg for a quick, healthy breakfast!

Storage

Prepared cauliflower rice should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for longer storage.
Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding a little water if necessary to prevent it from drying out.
Uncooked cauliflower rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, freeze it in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.

ENJOY!