Sautéed Cauliflower Rice with Garlic and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Quick sautéed cauliflower rice enhanced with garlic and fresh cilantro offers a light, flavorful Whole30-friendly side dish perfect for any meal. This Latin American-inspired Whole30 recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cauliflower head, garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 70 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium (about 1.5 lbs), cut into florets cauliflower head
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pulse 1 medium cauliflower head (about 1.5 lbs) florets in a food processor in batches until the texture resembles rice grains, about 4-5 quick pulses per batch.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet, season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until tender but not mushy.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tbsp lime juice for brightness.
Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a versatile side.