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Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

A low-carb burrito bowl swapping rice for roasted cauliflower rice and layering in black-eyed peas, homemade guacamole, and a smoky chipotle-lime dressing for a plant-based weeknight dinner.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Yield
4 servings
Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Nutrition (estimated)

per 1 bowl
Calories
420 kcal
Protein
10 g
Fat
28 g
Carbs
36 g
Fiber
12 g
Sugar
6 g
Sodium
820 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cored and roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers from jar, drained
  • 1 (15.5-oz) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 whole chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Cauliflower rice: Heat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Pulse cauliflower in batches in a food processor to a rice-like texture. Toss with avocado oil, garlic, and salt. Spread evenly on the sheet and bake 20–25 min, stirring halfway, until golden. Fold in cilantro; set aside.
  3. Black-eyed peas: Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium. Cook red onion 2 min until slightly softened. Add red peppers, black-eyed peas, cumin, and salt; cook about 5 min until warmed through.
  4. Guacamole: Mash avocado with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt.
  5. Dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  6. Bowls: Divide cauliflower rice among bowls. Top with black-eyed peas, guacamole, chipotle dressing, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

From: Cauliflower
From: Black-Eyed Peas
From: Avocado
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

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