Hello Cauliflower rice bowls …

Where have you been my whole life?

This meal was so good that the first time I made it, Matt took one bite, said “woah.. ” and then asked if this could be put into our frequent meal rotation. I will say that this cauliflower bowl is better than any normal rice bowl you might make but even better – without the carbs! The best part about these bowls is that you can throw anything in them – no need to follow a recipe exactly. It’s a great way to be creative and playful with your meal or simply to use some ingredients in the fridge that need to be eaten soon.

I often look at a plate of food and say .. it needs a bit of green . . or red … or some color. I like to think if the plate is full of color than we have a good healthy meal in front of us. That’s one of my favorite things about this meal. It’s full of amazing colors for the eyes. I hope your eyes (and stomach!) enjoy it too!!

Also, I know time is precious. You can make the components of this meal ahead of time and have an easy and delicious meal waiting for you and your family when you come home after a long day.

Happy eating!

It all starts with the cauliflower head. I like to cut the cauliflower into 4-6 wedges and use a food processor or grater to grate the cauliflower into rice. You can even buy pre grated cauliflower at many markets to save time. (Buying the full head and making it yourself will be more economical)

Mix the salsa, lime juice, cilantro and seasoning in with the cauliflower rice + optional ground turkey. If you like lamb, I’ve also made this with ground lamb – it is delicious!!

Onions and peppers! I like to use purple onions because 1. I like the taste of purple onions better and 2. It adds great color to your meal!

Black beans are a great source of fiber!

(I also remember listening to a podcast on NPR that said a study found that communities that ate beans as a staple of their diets tended to live longer, healthier lives … I’m all for that!)