Easy Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Recipe | Wicked Spatula (2024)

This EASY Mexican cauliflower rice recipe takes 7 ingredients + 10 minutes! This delicious keto Mexican cauliflower rice skillet makes a healthy paleo low carb side dish.

by Maya Last Updated on May 29, 2020 20 Comments

This EASY Mexican cauliflower rice recipe is a must for your next taco night! Every bite of this keto Mexican cauliflower rice skillet is bursting with all the zesty flavors that remind me why I love Mexican so much. Tomatoes, onions, garlic, cauliflower rice and seasonings that taste so good, you won’t miss the white rice at all.

My favorite part of Mexican style cauliflower rice is that it takes only 7 ingredients that you usually already have around the house. Plus, I wanted to make a low carb Mexican rice for those of you who don’t tolerate grains at all. Enter this delicious and EASY Mexican cauliflower rice recipe.

This naturally paleo, keto Mexican cauliflower rice makes a delicious base for taco bowls or as a side to any Mexican inspired dinner. Bonus points if there are paleo margaritas involved. 😉

What Is Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice?

Mexican cauliflower rice is the perfect low carb white rice alternative. Cauliflower has around 5 grams of carbohydrates for 1 cup, compared to 53 grams of white rice!

Mexican flavored cauliflower rice is essentially grated cauliflower and seasonings that have been sauteed. Truly so easy to make, and the flavors are the same as the grain version.

How To Make Mexican Cauliflower Rice

This is a super simple Mexican cauliflower recipe!

First, you need to decide if you are going to use riced cauliflower that has already been grated or if you are going to chop it up yourself.

Personally, I got a little help from frozen riced cauliflower. Let’s just say I’ve loved having cauliflower rice ready-to-go without destroying my kitchen. I can’t be the only one who ends up with cauliflower everywhere when I make it right? All I have to do now is open a bag.

Otherwise, you can quickly make your own cauliflower rice. Just cut the cauliflower into florets so that they can fit into your food processor, then run it through using the grate attachment.

TIP: You can rice cauliflower with a food processor, blender, by hand with a knife or with a box grater. These methods are all excellent, but I prefer the food processor because it’s the FASTEST. And I am all about the ease of this paleo rice recipe!

Okay, back to this Mexican cauliflower rice recipe. Seriously, it’s the easiest side dish to throw together:

• Saute a bit of onion and garlic in a little oil, until they are soft, but not brown. You don’t want to overcook them for this keto Mexican cauliflower rice skillet.
• Add in the cauliflower rice and stir fry until there isn’t any moisture. You’ll get the best cauliflower rice if you let it crisp up a little!
• Toss in crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. You can add as much or as little tomato you want, but I like a full 14.5 ounce can. I am a tomato freak though, so go by your taste!

That’s it, now you know how to make cauliflower rice Mexican style, and it takes all of around 15 minutes!

Serving Ideas For Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet

There are so many ideas I want to share with you on how to serve keto cauliflower rice:

• Soft Tacos – Add some keto Mexican cauliflower rice to soft tacos to add an amazing flavor and texture. I like ’em on plantain tortillas.
• Pico de Gallo – If you are looking for a light lunch, serve keto cauliflower rice with this delicious homemade pico de gallo recipe. It is one of the best combinations ever!
• Enchiladas – It doesn’t matter if you serve Mexican style cauliflower rice as a side dish or actually inside the enchiladas. It will be a huge hit!
• Fajitas – This slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe is a go-to favorite for Mexican night. It pairs perfectly with a keto Mexican cauliflower rice skillet!

Is Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice Healthy?

Yes, keto Mexican cauliflower rice is healthy! It’s packed with nutrients including potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin C.

Plus, cauli rice is light on calories, low carb, paleo friendly, and a great way to get veggies in even if you’re not following any special diet. So load up on this guilt-free side dish!

How Do You Store Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice?

You can store Mexican style cauliflower rice by refrigerating leftovers. Keto Mexican cauliflower skillet will last 3 to 5 days in the fridge.

I prefer to store leftovers in glass bowls, but you can also use plastic. It doesn’t matter as long as they are airtight.

Can You Freeze Cauliflower Rice?

Yes, of course you can freeze cauliflower rice! There’s a reason they sell it frozen, right?

In this case, feel free to freeze the whole dish after cooking if you have leftovers or want to stock up. Just give it a good stir fry over medium-high heat to get rid of moisture after thawing.

More Mexican Paleo Recipes

If you’re obsessed with Mexican food like I am, here are more ideas for you to try:

• The Best Pork Belly Tacos
• Pomegranate Mexican Slaw
• Mexican Sweet Potato Egg Boats