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Cuban Cauliflower Rice and Beans

Course Mains
Cooking time 30-60 Minutes
Main Ingredient Vegetables
Skill Level Intermediate
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 230123123kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
  • cup black beans with some liquid
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • Salt to taste

Garnish

  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Lime

Instructions

  • Slice 3 cloves garlic into 1/10-inch thick slices.
    3 cloves garlic
  • Add 2 tablespoons avocado oil to a sauce pot.
    2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Add garlic, ¼ cup onion, ¼ cup green bell pepper, and ¼ cup red bell pepper .
    ¼ cup onion, ¼ cup green bell pepper, ¼ cup red bell pepper
  • Cover and cook on low for at least 20 minutes. This step is very important.  You want to cook the vegetables very slowly and at a very low heat to bring out all of the flavors.  
  • Add ⅓ cup black beans, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 cups cauliflower rice.
    ⅓ cup black beans, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • Add ¼ cup chicken broth and cook covered on low for 10 minutes or until hot.
    ¼ cup chicken broth
  • Season with Salt to taste and garnish with Avocado, Cilantro, and Lime (optional).
    Salt to taste, Avocado, Cilantro, Lime

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Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Net carbs: 1g | Fat: 15g | Protein: 7g