Mexican Chorizo and Cauliflower Rice Breakfast Skillet
A low‑carb Mexican‑inspired skillet with spicy chorizo, cauliflower rice, bell peppers, and a hint of cilantro for a satisfying morning dish.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 250 g Mexican chorizo, pork
- 300 g Cauliflower rice
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add chorizo and crumble, cooking until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in onion, garlic, and both bell peppers; sauté until softened, 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Add cauliflower rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, for another 6–8 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 5
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and divide into three portions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
310
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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