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Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice

Beans · Cajun · Diabetic Friendly · Low Carb · Quick & Easy · Rice

Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice
Prep 15 mins
Cook 15 mins
Serves Yield: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or oil of your choice
  • 1/3 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 large head of cauliflower, makes about 3 cups of cauliflower rice
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more if desired
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional garnishes: cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, tomato, etc…

Directions

  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil and onion. Cook for 2 minutes and then add celery and green pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, 3-5 minutes.
  2. While vegetables are cooking, roughly chop cauliflower and throw it all into the food processor. Process until rice like, 30 seconds-1 minute.
  3. Add the cauliflower rice, beans and seasonings to the pan, stir until combined, and cook until cauliflower is tender, 7-10 minutes.