Name: Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets; 5 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. cumin; 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp. minced garlic); 2 tsp. fresh squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese; chopped cilantro

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Jun 18

Written By Ginger Porter

An amazing side dish that starts witih a fresh head of cauliflower!

What takes an ordinary head of cauliflower to the next level? Grilling and topping with this amazing garlicky crema and Cotija cheese! A blend of sour cream, mayo, fresh lime, garlic, and a few spices creates the most amazing sauce (crema) for the grilled cauliflower. Topped with salty Cotija and cilantro ~ it's pure heaven!

About This Recipe

This Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower is what summer flavor is all about! Perfect as a BBQ or cookout side dish, this easy recipe is ideal for entertaining. It's quick to prepare, low in carbs, and keto-friendly, making it a soon-to-be family favorite!

grill, healthy, easy, keto

side dish

Yield: 4

Author: Mama P

Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
5 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. paprika

Crema

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp. minced garlic)
2 tsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
chopped cilantro

Instructions

Cauliflower

Preheat the grill to 375-400º F. Place the cauliflower florets into a disposable aluminum pan. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat well. Mix the salt, chili powder, paprika and garlic powder together in a small bowl and then sprinkle over cauliflower; stir to evenly coat all of the cauliflower with seasoning.
Place pan on the grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and has started to char and carmelize.
***Cauliflower can also be cooked in the oven at 400º for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Crema

Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and lime juice; mix well.

Assembly

After the cauliflower is finished cooking, drizzle with the crema and top with crumbled cotija cheese and garnish with chopped chilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

334.5

Fat

34.92 g

Sat. Fat

8.03 g

Carbs

2.86 g

Fiber

0.31 g

Net carbs

2.53 g

Sugar

0.7 g

Protein

3.43 g

Sodium

607.31 mg

Cholesterol

31.05 mg

**Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary

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