MEXICAN RICE

MEXICAN "RICE"
10 ounces fresh cauliflower, grated, 1/2 medium
1 small onion, slivered, 2 1/2 ounces
2-3 tablespoons butter or oil or a combination
1/2 cup salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon granular Splenda

In a very large skillet with a lid, saut?the onion in butter and/or oil until tender. Stir in the grated cauliflower, then the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes until the cauliflower is tender, but not mushy, stirring occasionally.

Makes 6 servings
Can be frozen

Per Serving: 56 Calories; 4g Fat; 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

This is my low carb version of my mom's Mexican rice recipe. Hers uses canned stewed tomatoes, but they are pretty high carb, so I substituted salsa and used less since there was no real rice to soak up the liquid. I think it came out very good and would be nice served with any Mexican food.

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