🌶️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Low-carb & high-flavor: All the taste of a burrito bowl with fewer carbs.
- Quick weeknight meal: Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Customizable: Choose your protein, veggies, and toppings.
- Meal-prep friendly: Stores well for 3–4 days.
- Healthy & filling: Packed with fiber, lean protein, and veggies.
These Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowls combine seasoned cauliflower rice, your choice of protein, black beans, corn, peppers, salsa, and creamy toppings for a flavorful, low-carb meal that comes together fast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium-High (stovetop)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2–3 bowls
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Rice
- 4 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Protein Options (choose one)
- 1 lb ground turkey, chicken, or beef — seasoned with taco seasoning
- OR 1 cup cooked black beans (vegetarian option)
Toppings & Add-Ins
- ½ cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ½ cup black beans, rinsed
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced or cubed
- ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños
Directions
- Prepare the cauliflower rice: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add riced cauliflower and cook 4–6 minutes until tender.
- Season: Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir to coat and cook 1 minute more.
- Cook the protein: Brown your chosen protein in a separate skillet and season with taco seasoning.
- Prep toppings: Dice bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and slice avocado.
- Assemble the bowls: Add cauliflower rice as the base, then top with protein, beans, corn, peppers, onion, salsa, avocado, and any optional toppings.
- Serve immediately or store ingredients separately for meal prep.
Recipe Notes & Variations
Variations
- Vegetarian: Use black beans or tofu instead of meat.
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or chipotle in adobo.
- Extra veggie: Add sautéed zucchini or roasted sweet potatoes.
- High-protein: Add extra seasoned turkey or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Tips
- Don’t overcook the cauliflower — it gets mushy.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the entire bowl.
- Store toppings separately for crisp, fresh textures.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming the recipe makes 2 bowls — values below are for 1 serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 640mg
- Sugar: 7g
- Vitamin A: 35% DV
- Vitamin C: 110% DV
- Calcium: 8% DV
- Iron: 15% DV
- Potassium: 720mg
Tools You’ll Need
- Large Skillet – Get on Amazon
- Non-Stick Pan (for protein) – Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board – Get on Amazon
- Chef’s Knife – Get on Amazon
- Meal Prep Containers – Get on Amazon
- Mixing Bowls – Get on Amazon
