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

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

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

Method

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.