Cauliflower Rice Bowls (Printable)
Fluffy cauliflower rice, protein, and veggies topped with tangy tahini dressing for a vibrant, delicious meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Cauliflower Rice
01 - 1 large head cauliflower (about 25 ounces), cut into florets
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables & Toppings
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
07 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 large avocado, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
11 - 2 tablespoons tahini
12 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon water, plus more as needed
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Transfer cauliflower florets to a food processor and pulse until ground to rice-sized grains.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined and smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water as needed.
04 - Divide cooked cauliflower rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, avocado, and red cabbage on top of each bowl.
05 - Drizzle assembled bowls with tahini dressing and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy to make with common pantry ingredients
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian
- Customizable with whatever veggies or protein you have on hand
- Ready in under 40 minutes
- Packed with fiber and nutrients from whole foods
02 -
- Rich in plant protein thanks to chickpeas
- Low in carbs and high in fiber
- Works as a meal prep option when stored properly
03 -
- Always pulse cauliflower in small batches to keep pieces even.
- Do not overcook the rice or it will get soggy.
- Taste and adjust the lemon in your dressing until it feels bright and lifts all the flavors.