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Cauliflower Burrito Bowls

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Burrito Bowl, Cauliflower, vegan
Yield: 4 people

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

Cauliflower Taco Filling

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • cup water or vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • tt salt and pepper

Black Beans

  • 2 14oz cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup celery diced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups water
  • tt salt/pepper

For Assembly

  • white rice cooked
  • avocado diced
  • salsa
  • pepitas, cilantro, lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the black beans: bring a medium saucepan to medium-low heat. Add oil onions and garlic, and begin to sautee gently until vegetables begin to just sizzle about 1 minute.
  • Add in celery and pepper, and stir gently prevent rapid burning. When vegetables are aromatic, add in cumin and stir to combine.
  • Add in black beans water, cilantro, and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow flavors to blend about 15 minutes.
  • When black beans are finished, remove from heat. Remove bay leaf and season to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Prepare cauliflower taco filling: bring a sautee pan to medium-high heat. Add oil onions and minced garlic, and begin to sweat gently until vegetables are translucent.
  • Add cauliflower to the pan and fold to incorporate. Pour water/vegetable stock over cauliflower. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover to steam until cauliflower is tender.
  • After steaming, gently fold taco seasoning, into cauliflower mixture. Adjust salt to taste. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
  • For assembly: divide cooked white rice into bowls and top with cauliflower and black beans. Add desired toppings, such as salsa, lime, pepitas, cilantro, etc. Serve immediately.