Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice
Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice brings tender riced cauliflower together with sautéed onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, all infused with cumin, paprika, and a touch of tomato for depth. It tastes bright, lightly smoky, and savory with a subtle chile warmth. Serve it as a weeknight side for tacos, grilled proteins, or as a lighter base for burrito bowls.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the red belle pepper and tomato, then cook for another 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the cauliflower rice, broth, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, oregano, and ancho chile powder to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. Continue cooking until the cauliflower still has a slight bite and is not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Calories 133.68 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.99 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 15.71 g 6%
- Total Fat 7.27 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 137.87 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.66 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 3.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 529.68 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 52.11 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 53.95 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spanish Style Cauliflower Rice is a Spanish side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Dried Oregano, Ground Cumin, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 133.68 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Dried Oregano, Ground Cumin, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 133.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice healthy?
- Spanish-Style Cauliflower Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 133.68 calories and 3.99 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 137.87 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.09 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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