California Style Cauliflower Rice and Beans Recipe

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cauliflower Rice: Grate the cauliflower with a box grater or food processor until it looks like little bits of rice. Set it aside.
2. Sauté the veggies: In a big skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Throw in the chopped onion and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until it looks see-through. Add garlic and red bell pepper next. Cook this mix for another couple of minutes till the pepper gets soft.
3. Add Seasonings: Mix in ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Let them cook for around half a minute so they smell good.
4. Cook the Cauliflower Rice: Stir in your cauliflower rice with the veggie mix. Cook this for about 5 to 7 minutes; keep stirring once in a while until it's tender but not mushy.
5. Add Black Beans: Add those cooked black beans now. Let everything heat together for around another couple of minutes till it warms through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
6. Finish with Lime and Cilantro: Take your skillet off heat now. Mix in lime with chopped cilantro to give everything a fresh, zingy flavor.
7. Serve: Scoop out portions of this yummy California-style cauliflower rice and beans to plates. You can top them off with sliced avocado or serve with salsa if you like.

Tips and Variations:

1. If you don’t have time to grate cauliflower yourself, use store-bought. You will find pre-grated "rice," usually either frozen or fresh, at groceries nearby.
2. Want some extra protein? Grill some chicken or shrimp or even fry an egg on top. For vegan options, add tofu or tempeh too.
3. Like Spicy: Add jalapenos diced up when sautéing veggies or add red pepper flakes.
4. Love Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over while still hot; use cheddar or Monterey Jack, or go vegan cheesy if preferred.
5. Extra Veggies: Add anything else into the sauté, like zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach; you get added texture with nutrients.
6. Different Beans Work Too: If you change black beans out for pinto kidney chickpeas, the dish stays yummy.
7. For Low-Carb Tacos: You could fill lettuce cup wraps up with this mixture, making them tacos instead.

Nutrition Info (Per Serving):

• Calories: You will get 220 calories with this meal.
• Protein: An amount of 8 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
• Fat: An amount of 10 g is served, which helps you to keep on diet track.
• Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 28 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
• Sugars: A 4 g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
• Fiber: 8 g of fiber is obtained.
• Sodium: 350g of sodium is used