I am currently obsessed with zoodles and cauliflower rice. (you will see a zoodle post here in the very near future!) Ever since I did Rocco DiSpirito’s detox from his Negative Calorie Diet book, I have been looking for healthier recipes with less sugar. I actually enjoyed cauliflower rice for the first time while on that detox and have been loving it ever since. It is very easy to make your own, just take a raw head of cauliflower and pulse it in the blender until you get ‘rice-sized’ pieces. The one downside is cauliflower is kind of messy. Now I know everyone is raving about the frozen cauliflower rice from Trader Joe’s but I can’t get my hands on it for the life of me. (an employee at my local TJ’s told me there is a wait list for the delivery they get each day… craziness!) However, they also sell it pre-made in the refrigerated section of my Whole Foods… YAY!
You can use this to whip up a quick cauliflower ‘fried’ rice recipe, but this Mexican cauliflower rice is my favorite way to enjoy it!
Ingredients:
Cauliflower Rice
1 medium diced onion
1 can beans (any kind you like)
1 can diced tomatoes
Taco seasoning (store bought or you can make your own)
1 cup Quorn/Gardein crumbles
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, add a bit of oil or butter and cook the onions on medium high for a few minutes.
2. Toss in the meatless crumbles (if you are using them) and cook for a minute or two.
3. Throw in everything else, let it cook for about 8 minutes and you are DONE!
It’s ready in less than 10 minutes and it is so good! I will make a big batch of this on Sunday night and use it for different recipes in the beginning of the week. I scoop some into hollowed out bell peppers and put them in slow cooker before heading to work. (3 hours on low.. then the warm setting kicks in) I come home to a filling meal that is ready to eat! I also love bringing this to lunch stuffed in half an avocado. YUM!
i love the new blog. looks super similar to the old one. but better! plus, great recipe! i just love this cauli rice stuff! I’ve done 2 new recipes on it recently!
I know! That is what I wanted, since I love my blog look. haha
Look s SO yummy! That’s so odd about Trader Joe’s, the one in Davie always has it, just limits you to 2 bags. I made Nicole’s (One Picky Chick) Fried Rice but TOTALLY trying this!. Thanks!
That is my Trader Joes! In davie! They have never once had it and they were the people I asked. SO crazy!
This sounds so yummy! I can’t wait to try it!
it is delish!
YUM!! This looks wonderful. I will have to check my local TJ’s for this! I love the stuffed avocado idea! I will have to try this
Yes good luck, I have never managed to find it at TJ’s.. but maybe you will have better luck!
The sides avocado looks divine!
yeah, I have an avocado addiction!
This looks like a great (healthier!) alternative to regular rice. I can’t wait to try it!
This is such a good idea. Especially how you used the rice to stuff other veggies. It looks so good.
LOVE finding yummy vegan friendly meals.. definitely going to give this one a try! Thanks..
YUM! Love cauliflower rice. So good!
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YUM! I need to try this! I didn’t even know cauliflower rice existed, so thanks for sharing 🙂
This looks so yummy, will definitely try it!
This looks so good! I’ve never tried cauliflower rice, but I bet it’s delicious!
How does cauliflower rice compare to regular rice? I’ve been too afraid to try it!
It is a different taste, but a similar texture. It takes on the tastes of what you make it with, so I really dont miss the rice at all when I have it. 🙂
that looks fantastic! I love Mexican cuisine, it’s one of my biggest pregnancy cravings! Gotta try that out in an avocado for lunch this week for sure!
It is so good.. but I have a slight avocado addiction so I may be biased!
yum! I’m pinning this, my cauliflower rice recipe is SO boring, i needed this!
I had tried a few boring ones too! I made this all the time as a filling for my stuffed peppers with regular rice, then one day I was like “Hey… wait a minute…” haha
This would make a fantastic side dish to all that grilling we are starting to do! Love how easy this recipe is too!
This cauliflower rice looks amazing and so simple! yum!
Omg how yummy is this cauliflower rice?!?! I’m definitely going to have to give your recipe a try!
This recipe is a really great use of cauliflower rice! Such yummy goodness!
this looks and sounds amazing!
This looks great! I hadn’t heard about Rocco’s diet but I think I need to look into it!
This looks SO GOOD! I haven’t tried cauliflower rice yet, but it’s on the list. Pinning!
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GET IN MY BELLY! This looks amazing! I just ate, but I’m salivating for your food (not even kidding).
Oh, FYI – TJ’s cauliflower rice pales in comparison to the whole foods version. It’s also easy to do at home, just time consuming.
I’ve never tried cauliflower rice but that recipe looks great.
I’m always looking for low-carb recipes and this looks and sounds so good. Definitely trying!
this is really healthy and very filling which is what I like about it!
These look ah-mazing!!! Love the variations you made and will HAVE to try this. I had NO idea cauliflower risotto existed!!
Yes and it is amazing! You can make it yourself but it is messy
This looks amazing!!!!! I have to try it especially on avacodo. So yummy!!
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It really is so delish and you can use whatever you have in the pantry!
Hi Lauren,
I usually make my cauliflower roasted or saute with onions and red sauce on the top. This Mexican recipe looks fantastic and I definitely want to try it! Especially because I never tried this combo with cauliflower and beans. So thank you for the recipe!
Zaria
It is really good! You will love it
How have I never heard of cauliflower rice? My kids love cauliflower. I should try this… I bet it would be a hit! And a waiting list at Trader Joe’s?! Wow.
I love cauliflower! This looks so good! Gotta try it!