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With summer over and school days happening whether we like it or not, I’m guessing I’m not the only one with the crazy hectic schedule that comes with school, kids, and all the activities. Am I right? Enter this 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe of Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Dinner to take all your “what’s for dinner” troubles away.

One thing that I know to be true, is that with a full schedule, it can be SO EASY to let healthy cooking and healthy eating slide by the wayside. Another thing I know is true, and I know you know it too (even if it’s hard to admit!), is that when we let the healthy cooking and healthy eating slide by the wayside, we are so much more likely to feel drained, tired and generally unable to feel on top of our game. I don’t know about you, but when I’m not feeling on top of my game, all areas of my life suffer, including being a good parent and spouse, my work, and my general outlook on life.

What’s the solution? Keeping this 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe in my back pocket to pull out on those days when there is not a lot of time to cook, and yet I know we all need to eat something nourishing so we can feel great!

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

I decided to take my most popular recipe (this Dirty Cauliflower Rice) and add a little Mexican twist to the flavor profile. I swapped in my favorite brand of salsa for the pasta sauce and added some classic Mexican toppers for even more flavor.

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

If you loved the original Dirty Cauliflower Rice and you love Mexican food, give this Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Dinner a try and please leave me a comment about how you liked it! Enjoy!

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Dinner How-To Photos:

Start with a head of cauliflower

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

After cutting into florets, pulse the florets in a food processor until the cauliflower resembles rice.

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

Cook ground beef (or turkey or bison!) in a skillet with onion and sweet pepper. Drain off the fat and then add ground cumin and your favorite salsa. Stir together and then transfer to a bowl.

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

This is my favorite brand of salsa! I love the ingredient list because I can understand all of the ingredients!

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

After removing the meat mixture from the skillet, cook the cauliflower in the same skillet until it is just tender. Add the meat mixture back to the skillet and toss it together.

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

Add toppers of green onion tops (you will use the white parts in the meat mixture) and cilantro (if desired)!

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

After washing fresh cilantro, stand it up in a glass of water like you would fresh flowers. Then cover it with a produce bag and store it in the refrigerator.

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

Top each serving with a simple avocado mash and additional salsa. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over if desired.

Save this Mexican Dirty Cauliflower Rice recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table. It’s got all your favorite Mexican flavors wrapped up into one quick and easy meal that is family friendly and healthy too. Using cauliflower rice instead of actual rice is a great way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating vegetables.

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Dinner

Save this Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Dinner recipe for the next time you need a 30-minute, quick and healthy recipe to make sure you get a nourishing dinner on the table.
Author: Laura Marzen

Ingredients

  • 3 green onions
  • 1 pound ground beef, ground bison, ground turkey, or ground pork
  • 1 small sweet pepper (any color) or poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup jarred salsa*, any flavor
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 medium avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Additional salsa (optional)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the white bottoms separate from the green tops. Transfer green tops to a small bowl; set aside for serving. Add white bottoms to a large skillet. Add ground beef and sweet pepper to skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, using a potato masher or wooden spoon to coarsely break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat if necessary.
  • Sprinkle meat mixture with cumin. Add salsa. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Transfer meat mixture to a medium bowl; set aside.
  • While meat is cooking, place cauliflower florets in a food processor. Cover and pulse until finely chopped (cauliflower should resemble rice).
  • In the same skillet used to cook the meat mixture, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped cauliflower; sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 6 minutes or until cauliflower is just tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meat mixture to cauliflower rice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until combined and heated through.
  • In a small bowl combine avocado, lime juice, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mash with a fork or potato masher until well combined and to desired consistency.
  • To serve, divide cauliflower mixture onto four serving plates. Top with avocado mixture, reserved green onion tops and, if desired, additional salsa and fresh cilantro.

Notes

*Try to use a jarred salsa that contains only whole food ingredients. This will ensure it is less processed and healthier. I like Frontera brand!
Yield: 4 servings (about 1 ½ cups per serving)