Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

Ingredients

• ~1/8 - 1/4 tsp sea salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch sea salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1/2 medium red onion (sliced into 1/4-inch rings)
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro (plus more for serving)
• 3 Tbsp lime juice (~ 2 limes)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 medium head cauliflower, grated into “rice” (see method here)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cumin (plus more to taste)
• 1/3 cup red or green salsa (plus more for serving // I like Trader Joe’s Chunky Salsa)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (3 cloves yield ~1 1/2 Tbsp)
• 1 medium red, green, orange, or yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced lengthwise)
• 1 15-ounce can black or pinto beans, (slightly drained)
• 1 Tbsp olive or grape seed oil
• 1/4 cup diced red or white onion

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Add beans to a small saucepan over medium heat and season with spices to taste. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low and stir occasionally.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Prepare cauliflower rice by following these instructions. Then heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Once hot, add oil, garlic, onion, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Then add cauliflower ‘rice’ and stir to coat.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Place the lid on to steam the rice for about 2-4 minutes or until almost tender like rice (al dente in texture), stirring occasionally. Chop up your bell pepper and onion at this time.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Remove rice from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salsa and fresh cilantro. Stir to combine and taste and adjust seasonings accordingly, adding salt, pepper, lime juice, salsa, or more spices as desired. Set aside.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Heat the large skillet back over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil, bell pepper and onion and a pinch of sea salt. Sauté, stirring frequently, until slightly softened and they take on a little color - about 4 minutes.
7. 7

   Step 7

   To serve, divide rice, beans, and peppers between serving bowls. Enjoy as is or with corn tortillas, chips, salsa, lime juice, hot sauce, or guacamole (recipe in notes).
8. 8

   Step 8

   Best when fresh, though leftovers keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
9. 9

   Step 9

   Serve with desired toppings (listed above) or as is. I recommend avocado, lime juice, hot sauce, and cilantro.
10. 10

    Step 10

    Best when fresh, though leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in a 350 degree F (176 C) oven until warmed through - about 20 minutes. See notes for instructions on making ahead of time.

11. Bon appetit!