Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls

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Serve these cauliflower rice fajita bowls topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. If you like, you can also add 2 grilled, thinly sliced chicken breasts or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken.

Submitted by Julie Hubert
Updated on March 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 bowls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 pounds riced cauliflower

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced, or more to taste

  • 1 small red onion, halved and sliced

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, grated

  • 1 ½ tablespoons fajita seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • 4 ounces crumbled cotija cheese

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) (Optional)

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 lime, juiced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.

  2. Combine cauliflower, red bell pepper, red onion, olive oil, garlic, fajita seasoning, cumin, and salt in a large bowl; stir until evenly coated. Spread vegetable mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir and continue roasting until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.

  4. Top with pinto beans, cotija cheese, cilantro, pepitas, green onions, and lime juice. Spoon into 4 serving bowls.

    Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowl
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Recipe Tip

You can use a large head of cauliflower in place of prepared riced cauliflower. Remove the core from the cauliflower and cut it into large florets. In 2 to 3 batches, using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower until finely chopped. About 8 to 10 long pulses per batch work perfectly.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

516 Calories
32g Fat
42g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1601mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 13g 48%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 155mg 172%
Calcium 334mg 26%
Iron 7mg 36%
Potassium 1306mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.