Spanish Cauliflower Rice (With Chorizo, Chicken & Shrimp)

Enjoy a delicious and healthy dish of Spanish Cauliflower Rice inspired by paella. This grain-free and low-carb meal features shrimp, chicken, and chorizo, cooked in a flavorful sofrito of onions, garlic, and red sweet peppers.

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Spanish Cauliflower Rice

This cauliflower Spanish rice is a twist on traditional paella, with a blend of flavors like paprika, saffron, onions, garlic, and red peppers cooked down into a caramelized sofrito. It's a satisfying and balanced main dish that's grain-free, gluten-free, and perfect for paleo and Whole30 diets.

What Is Sofrito?

Sofrito is a key element in Mediterranean, Latin American, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese cuisine. It consists of aromatic ingredients like onions, garlic, and other vegetables sautéed in oil to create a flavorful base for dishes like paella and this Spanish cauliflower rice.

Ingredients For Spanish Cauli Rice

Check out the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below.

• Cauliflower rice: Use fresh or store-bought cauliflower rice.


• Protein: Chorizo, chicken, and shrimp.


• For sofrito: Olive oil, onions, garlic, red peppers, spices, wine, stock, and tomato paste.


• Plus: Salt, pepper, lemon juice, and green onions.

How To Make Spanish Cauliflower Rice

• Prep the cauliflower: Chop or process cauliflower into rice-like crumbs.


• Prepare all ingredients before cooking.

• Step 1: Cook chorizo, then prawns, and chicken.


• Step 2: Saute onions, peppers, and spices.


• Step 3: Add wine, tomato paste, and stock.


• Step 4: Mix in cauliflower rice and cooked meats.


• Step 5: Add prawns and lemon juice.

Nutrition Notes

This Spanish cauliflower rice is nutrient-dense, high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. It's a balanced and healthy meal that fits various dietary preferences.

Nutrition Per Serving: 499 calories, 19.9g carbs, 6.1g fiber, 38.4g protein, 28.7g fat.

Storage, Freezing & Reheating

• Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.


• Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat thoroughly before serving.

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