Side dishe for 5

Mexican Cauliflower Rice with fresh tomatoes

Name: Mexican Cauliflower Rice with fresh tomatoes
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/4 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 whole roma tomatoes (optional); 6 tbsp unsalted chicken or vegetable stock; to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional); optional for serving: lime wedges

$1.73for 425 minServes 5

Riced cauliflower cooks with onion, chiles, garlic, tomato paste, corn, and warm spices for a quick vegetable side.

Mexican Cauliflower Rice with fresh tomatoes

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 1 oz$0.08/oz typical	1 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Broth, 3 oz$0.07/oz typical	3 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.16

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Summer

Typical price

$0.43 per serving$1.73 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 1/4 tsp cumin
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 whole roma tomatoes (optional)
6 tbsp unsalted chicken or vegetable stock
to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
optional for serving: lime wedges

Steps

Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it forms rice-sized pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the diced onion and chopped chiles for 4 minutes.
Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the cauliflower, corn, chopped tomatoes, and stock.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until the cauliflower is tender.
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cilantro.