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Easy Flavor-Packed Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl Recipe for Meal Prep Success

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful cauliflower rice burrito bowl perfect for meal prep, using simple ingredients and bold spices for a satisfying low-carb meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600g) cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (about 170g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small, even pieces (about 1/4 inch). Mince the garlic finely. Chop the cilantro and slice the avocado last to keep it fresh.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Stir in garlic and bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper softens but still has a bit of crunch.
  5. Add cauliflower rice to the skillet, stir to combine with veggies. Spread the rice evenly and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes to get a slight toasty edge, then stir. Repeat once or twice more.
  6. Sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly and cook for another 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Fold in black beans and frozen corn. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, add chopped cilantro, and stir gently.
  9. Divide the mixture into meal prep containers. Top each serving with sliced avocado and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

Notes

Toast the cauliflower rice in the pan without stirring for short bursts to develop a nutty flavor. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Adjust seasoning generously for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt. For keto, reduce or omit black beans.

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Keywords: cauliflower rice, burrito bowl, meal prep, low-carb, healthy, quick dinner, vegetarian, gluten-free

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