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Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Kale

A quick Spanish-inspired cauliflower rice with kale, tomatoes, garlic, and chili powder — a light, vegetable-forward side or main.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbspavocado oil
  • 1 yellow onionchopped
  • 1 large head cauliflowergrated
  • 6 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1 jalapeñoseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cupstightly packed kale leaves*
  • 114.5- oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tspkosher saltor to taste
  • 1.5 Tbspchili powder
  • Cherry or grape tomatoes for servingoptional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Prep the produce: remove the green leaves and stem from the 1 large head cauliflower and cut it in half, then grate the cauliflower using a box grater or food processor; chop the 1 yellow onion; mince the 6 cloves garlic; seed and finely chop the 1 jalapeño; chop the 2 cups tightly packed kale leaves so they will easily mix in later.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp avocado oil.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the seeded, finely chopped jalapeño and the minced garlic; sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the grated cauliflower to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown and reduce in volume, about 5–8 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes, 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste), and 1.5 Tbsp chili powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until much of the tomato liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped kale leaves, stir to combine, and cook until the kale turns bright green and is wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm, optionally with cherry or grape tomatoes.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Box Grater
  • Food Processor
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board