California Style Cauliflower Rice And Beans Recipes

CALIFORNIA RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Combine the mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, walnuts, half of the garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl; toss, then divide between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Roast, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the beans, the remaining garlic, the lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/3 cup water in a blender; puree until smooth. Add the parsley and pulse until just combined.
• Heat the brown rice as the label directs. Divide among plates and top with the roasted vegetables, bean puree and sprouts.

HEALTHY MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• If you are using a bag of already prepared riced cauliflower, skip this first step. Otherwise, wash and dry the cauliflower. Remove core and coarsely chop into florets. Blot with paper towels to completely dry. Place half of the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is small and has the texture of rice or couscous. Be sure to not over process or it will get mushy. Add to a large bowl. Repeat processing with remaining cauliflower. Or, using the largest holes on a box cheese grater, grate each cauliflower floret into small pieces, similar to the size of a grain of rice. Set aside.
• Coat a large, nonstick pan with cooking spray. Add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in cauliflower rice, onions, red bell pepper, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3 minutes. Stir most of the time. Mix in black beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin, chili powder, a little black pepper, and ½ cup water or vegetable broth. Mix together until well blended. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for several more minutes. If too dry add a few more tablespoons of water. Add cilantro and mix well.
• See serving tips below. This rice freezes great!

CAULIFLOWER RICE AND BEANS FAJITA BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
• Combine cauliflower, red bell pepper, red onion, olive oil, garlic, fajitas seasoning, cumin, and salt in a large bowl; stir until coated. Spread vegetable mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir and continue roasting until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.
• Top vegetable mixture with pinto beans, cotija cheese, cilantro, pepitas, green onions, and lime juice. Spoon into 4 serving bowls.