Description
A healthy and flavorful cauliflower rice bowl packed with vegetables, protein, and a tangy dressing—perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium head of cauliflower, grated or processed into rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons water (to thin dressing if needed)
Instructions
- Grate the cauliflower or pulse it in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and water to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked cauliflower rice, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and chickpeas or chicken.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Top with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pre-riced cauliflower for convenience.
- Swap chickpeas for grilled tofu to make it vegan.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies or a boiled egg for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg