Black Bean-Cauliflower "Rice" Bowl

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil plus 2 tsp., divided

1 cup frozen cauliflower rice

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

⅔ cup no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed

2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper

¼ cup water

1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and salt; cook, stirring often, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm. Wipe out the pan.

Heat the remaining 2 tsp. oil in the pan over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add beans, roasted red pepper, and water; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice.

Arrange the bean mixture with the hot cauliflower rice in a dinner bowl. Top with cheese and tomato. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 510 kcal
• Total Fat: 31 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Sodium: 677 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
• Dietary Fiber: 14 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 20 g