Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Spain with this enticing Spanish Cauliflower Rice and Beans recipe. Easy to make, low in calories and carbs, and simply delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 bag Pre-cooked frozen cauliflower rice about 3-4 cups, or 1 large cauliflower head
- 1 can Black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can Diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic diced
- 1 Bell pepper diced
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, and chopped green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and green onions if using. Drain and rinse the black beans.
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until the onion is soft (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano. Cook for about a minute.
- Add the frozen cauliflower rice. Cook until heated through, for about 5 minutes.
- If using raw cauliflower, grate it using a box grater or pulse it in a food processor until it resembles rice grains. Add a couple of minutes to the cooking time, until the "rice" is tender but not mushy.
- Mix in the black beans and diced tomatoes. Warm everything for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from the heat. Garnish with parsley, cilantro, and optional green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
249
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
214
mg
9
%
Potassium
730
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
1814
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
67
mg
81
%
Calcium
88
mg
9
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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