Spicy and Delicious Chipotle Cauliflower Rice

This Chipotle Cauliflower Rice recipe is a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional rice dishes. Made with cauliflower, chipotle peppers, and a blend of spices, this dish is packed with bold flavors. It can be served as a side dish or used as a base for burrito bowls or tacos. The preparation time for this recipe is 15 minutes, and it falls under the plant-based and gluten-free categories.

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Remove the leaves and stem of the cauliflower, and chop the florets into small pieces.
2. Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until they resemble rice grains.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to the skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir well to combine with the chipotle mixture.
6. Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt over the cauliflower rice, and stir to evenly distribute the spices.
7. Cook the cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still has a slight crunch.
8. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze the lime juice over the cauliflower rice. Mix well.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

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