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California Style Cauliflower Rice and Beans
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Instructions
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Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add oil and sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook an additional 1 minute.
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Add chopped cauliflower, cumin, paprika, black beans and cook for 3 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
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Stir in the salsa and cook an additional minute. Stir in cilantro and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pulse Your Cauliflower Rice 🥦Pulse cauliflower in short bursts rather than continuous processing to achieve uniform rice-sized pieces that cook evenly and maintain a pleasant texture.
- Dry Your Cauliflower First 💧Pat cauliflower rice dry with paper towels before cooking to remove excess moisture, allowing it to sauté properly and develop better flavor instead of steaming.
- Bloom Your Spices in Oil 🌶️Toast the cumin and paprika in hot olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their essential oils and deepen their warm, complex flavors.
- Layer Your Aromatics Strategically 🧅Cook onions until softened, then add garlic in the last minute to prevent it from burning while ensuring both aromatics contribute their full depth of flavor.
- Add Cilantro Last for Brightness 🌿Stir fresh cilantro in just before serving to preserve its vibrant flavor and color, creating a fresh California-style finish that brightens the entire dish.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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