How to Make Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal that’s also easy to make? These Cauliflower Rice and Beans Fajita Bowls are the answer! Packed with protein, fiber, and plenty of vegetables, this dish is a perfect option for a quick weeknight dinner or as a meal prep option for the week ahead.

What makes these fajita bowls unique is their use of cauliflower rice instead of traditional white or brown rice. Cauliflower rice is a low-carb, low-calorie alternative to regular rice, and...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds riced cauliflower
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced, or more to taste
  • 1 small red onion, halved and sliced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces crumbled cotija cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) (Optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 bowls

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil goes up the sides of the sheet to catch all the juices.
  • Combine cauliflower, red bell pepper, red onion, olive oil, garlic, fajitas seasoning, cumin, and salt in a large bowl; stir until coated. Spread vegetable mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir and continue roasting until tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.
  • Top vegetable mixture with pinto beans, cotija cheese, cilantro, pepitas, green onions, and lime juice. Spoon into 4 serving bowls.
  • Nutrition

    516 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1601mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 155mg
    • Calcium: 334mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1306mg