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Cauliflower Rice & Beans Salad

Marissa Acosta
Cauliflower rice and seasoned veggies with beans served on top of a crunchy cabbage salad!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mexican Inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 16 oz can black beans
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 16 oz bag riced cauliflower*
  • 1 16 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt to taste

Salad Base

  • ½ head cabbage, chopped
  • ½ cup kale, chopped
  • handful cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions
 

  • Dice onions and peppers
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to a pan over medium heat, and once it's hot, add the onions and peppers. Cook for 15 minutes or until soft. Stir occassionally.
  • Heat a separate pan over medium heat(oil is optional), and add the riced cauliflower. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the can of tomato and oregano to the riced cauliflour. Stir and cook for 10 -15 more minutes, or until all the liquid has reduced.
  • Add the taco seasoning and beans to the peppers and onions. Stir and cook until the beans are warm.
  • Combine the cauliflower rice with the beans and remove them from the heat.
  • Chop the cabbage, kale and cilantro, and put everything a large bowl. Toss in lime juice.
  • Add the salad base to a bowl or plate and top with the rice and beans mixture.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Riced Cauliflower: Feel free to rice your own cauliflower until you have 16 oz!
Keyword Beans, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Green Onions, Kale, Red Pepper, Rice, Tomato