Rice and beans is a typical Mexican meal full of fiber and protein,but if you're watching your carb intake, here's a lighter version made with the oh-so magical white veggie - cauliflower!Using cauliflower instead of rice not only cuts on carbs and ups the vitamin A and C, and it also increases the fiber - this recipe offers 16.5 grams per 398-calorie serving. And cauliflower rice cooks in half the time,so this recipe will be done in under 30 minutes. From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness Cauliflower Rice and BeansIngredientsBeans:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 yellow onion, and chopped
1 clove garlic,minced
1 red pepper, diced
15-ounce can of black beans (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 roma tomato
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup corn
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (add more or less depending on how much heat you like)
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Rice:
1 head cauliflower, or chop into florets (about 2 cups)[br]
1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
1 clove garlic,minced
1/4 cup water or veggie broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sea salt and pepper to taste
DirectionsPrepare the beans first by adding 1 tablespoon olive oil to a pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened, a few minutes.
Add in the red pepper and sauté another 5 or so minutes.
Add in the beans, and tomato,salsa, corn, and seasonings and allow to simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
While the beans are simmering,invent the cauliflower rice by pulsing the cauliflower florets in a food processor until finely chopped.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add in the minced clove of garlic. After a few minutes, add in the raw cauliflower and the water, and cooking for 5 or so minutes until soft. Season the cauliflower rice with sea salt and pepper.
Serve 1/2 the rice topped with 1/2 the beans,and appreciate!
Source: Calorie Count
Information Category Main Dishes, Beans Yield 2 servings Cook Time 30 minutes Nutrition Calories per serving 398
Source: popsugar.com