Cuban Cauliflower Rice Bowl

In this riff on a healthy grain bowl recipe we use cauliflower rice instead of another whole grain like brown rice to cut back on carbs and load up on veggie servings. A simple citrusy mojo sauce drizzled on top gives this easy lunch or dinner a Cuban flair.

Prep/Cook Time: 40 Minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled if desired, sliced ¼-inch thick
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
• 2 pinches salt plus ½ teaspoon, divided
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 5 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
• 1 firm ripe avocado, sliced
• ½ cup pico de gallo

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss sweet potato in a medium bowl with 2 teaspoons oil, a pinch of salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet. Roast until tender, 10 to 14 minutes
3. Meanwhile, combine orange juice, lime juice, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove, cumin, oregano and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
4. Pulse cauliflower florets in two batches in a food processor until chopped into rice-size pieces. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower rice, the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ¼ cup cilantro.
5. To serve, divide the cauliflower among 4 bowls. Top with the sweet potato, black beans, avocado and pico de gallo. Drizzle each portion with the mojo sauce.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 344 Calories, Total Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Fiber: 13 g, Total Sugars: 8 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 11 g, Sodium: 632 mg, Potassium: 1089 mg, Folate: 126 mcg, Calcium: 112 mg

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