One-Pan Spiced Pork and Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Savory pork sautéed with aromatic spices served over fluffy cauliflower rice for a quick Whole30 meal. This Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, cauliflower rice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 4 cups, fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• for serving lime wedges

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir well to combine with the pork. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for brightness.
5. Step 5: Serve with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over for a zesty finish.