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Spanish Risoni

Spanish Risoni is rice-like pasta with flavors of Spanish Rice. It will be your new go-to side dish when serving Mexican food at home.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry risoni (or orzo) pasta
  • 10 oz bag of frozen cauliflower rice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 14.5 oz can of chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes add more if you like more heat
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Microwave the bag of cauliflower rice according to package directions.
  • Melt the butter in a large, non-stick frying pan.
  • Add all the seasonings, chili powder through black pepper, and cook until fragrant, for about one minute.
  • Add the cauliflower rice and stir to combine. Set off heat while the orzo is cooking.
  • In a clean sauce pan, add the chicken broth, one can full of water and half the can of crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook for 9-10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain the orzo and add it to the seasoned cauliflower rice, along with the rest of the crushed tomatoes.
  • Return the pan to the heat and cook for a few minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the lime juice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg