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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice | Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice

Published: Nov 18, 2017 · Modified: Nov 8, 2021 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 57 Comments

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Enjoy this copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice without the carbs with this easy 1 minute cilantro lime instant pot cauliflower rice recipe.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

So, I think I've probably said this a ton of times, but the instant pot by far is my favorite kitchen gadget.

It has completely changed the way I cook and meal prep for the week.

It's taken traditional foods that I normally dislike (like cauliflower) and turned them into foods that I eat on a normal basis like this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

So, this recipe is super easy and requires no additional pots or pans other than your instant pot.

How to make cauliflower rice

Roughly chop the cauliflower into florets. I went to a blogger event in Tampa a few years ago and was given these knives and this cutting board and they are my absolute favorites. But they are super sharp so watch your fingers.

After you've roughly chopped the cauliflower, place the florets into a silicone trivet and place that in your instant pot.

Next put 1 cup of water into your instant pot.

Put the lid on your instant pot and make sure the nob is set to closed.

Hit the manual button, high pressure and set time to 1 minute.

After your instant pot has cooked the cauliflower for 1 minute at pressure, hit "cancel" and use quick pressure release method to release pressure.

After all the pressure is gone, remove the lid to the Instant Pot.

Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice

Carefully removed the trivet that contains the cauliflower.

Drain the water from the stainless steel pot and return the pot to the instant pot.

Place extra virgin coconut oil in the pot. Turn your Instant Pot to sauté mode.

With a potato masher or wooden spoon, mash cauliflower until it is a rice consistency.

Add the juice of 1 lime to the cauliflower. Stir and let cook for 1 minute.

Remove cauliflower from heat.

Top with minced cilantro.

Cauliflower Nutrition

Following a low carb diet, many people are concerned about carbs. So is cauliflower a low carb vegetable? Yes! Cauliflower is a non-starch vegetable.

How many carbs are in cauliflower? Per 100g of raw cauliflower there are 5g of total carbs, 2g fiber and 3g of net carbs. Per 100g of raw cauliflower there is 1.9g of protein and 0.3g of fat. Cauliflower also contains 299mg of potassium per 100g which is great on a keto diet.

Other Cauliflower Recipes you may like

  • Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
  • Cauliflower Rice Spring Rolls
  • Roasted Red Pepper Mashed Cauliflower 
  • Cauliflower Protein Truffles 
  • Keto White Wine and Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese Casserole
  • Steakhouse Style Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice | Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice

A glass bowl filled with Instant Pot cauliflower rice garnished with cilantro, next to a bunch of fresh cilantro and a halved lime.

1 Minute Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
Enjoy this copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice without the carbs with this easy 1 minute cilantro lime instant pot cauliflower rice recipe.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Come to pressure 10 minutes mins
Total Time 16 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 sprigs of cilantro
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Instructions
 

  • First, unwrap and wash your cauliflower.
  • Next, roughly chop the cauliflower into florets.
  • Place the florets into a silicone trivet and place that in your instant pot.
  • Next put 1 cup of water into your instant pot.
  • Put the lid on your instant pot and make sure the nob is set to closed.
  • Hit the manual button, high pressure and set time to 1 minute.
  • After your instant pot has cooked the cauliflower for 1 minute at pressure, hit "cancel" and use quick pressure release method to release pressure.
  • After all the pressure is gone, remove the lid to the Instant Pot. 
  • Carefully removed the trivet that contains the cauliflower. 
  • Drain the water from the stainless steel pot and return the pot to the instant pot.
  • Place extra virgin coconut oil in the pot. Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  • With a potato masher or wooden spoon, mash cauliflower until it is a rice consistency.
  • Add the juice of 1 lime to the cauliflower. Stir and let cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove cauliflower from heat.
  • Top with minced cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cauliflower rice, cilantro lime cauliflower rice, low carb rice
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

I use this base recipe for a variety of different cauliflower rice varieties like a low carb chicken or pork fried rice for a healthier Chinese dinner option.

If you loved this Keto Instant Pot recipe, check out some of my other low carb and keto instant pot recipes.

  • Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe
  • Low Carb Instant Pot Cheesecake
  • Instant Pot Beef Ribs

If you try this Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice Recipe, please rate it in the comments below 🙂

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  1. Elynn c.

    April 19, 2018 at 9:48 am

    I love Using my Instant Pot and this is a good twist on cauliflower that I actually eat. Always looking for something new to try and this was the perfect choice.

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  2. Faith

    February 09, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    I am going to try this cauliflower recipe!
    I love the cauliflower rice recipe when i am on keto.

    Reply
  3. Bonnie

    March 16, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    This was DELICIOUS and so easy! I substituted 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil instead of the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. A keeper for sure and WW Freestyle friendly too!

    Reply
  4. Peg Brown

    September 17, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    I do not have a silicone steamer can I use a metal one?

    Reply
    • Lara

      September 19, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      That should work as well

      Reply

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