Spicy Mexican Cauliflower

I like cauliflower.

I always have. But I also realize that not everyone has the love for cauliflower like I do. Enter a recipe like this spicy Mexican cauliflower. It takes a bland food like cauliflower and turns it into a spicy side dish that’s perfect served with tacos, enchiladas, barbecue, or anything you like!

Try this easy side dish recipe today!

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

4 cups cauliflower crumbles (the sell this in stop and shop now)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion (finely diced)
2 medium plum tomatoes (small dice)
1 jalapeno (seeds and membrane removed, minced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
chopped cilantro

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions, tomatoes and jalapeno and sauté until just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cauliflower, sauté until the cauliflower is just tender, 2 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables and cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Add chopped cilantro and serve.

Side Dish

American, Mexican

cauliflower, Mexican, spicy