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.
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