Grain-free Black Bean Fiesta Bowl
A savory Grain-free Black Bean Fiesta Bowl with a black bean walnut “meat”, fresh vegetables, and perfectly spiced riced cauliflower. This recipe is simple to make, 100% plant-based, and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Black Bean Walnut 'Meat'
- ¾ cup raw walnuts
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- ½ tsp smoked, sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- One 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
Bowl Additions
- One container CAULIPOWER Rice Baja Style
- 2 cups fresh vegetables of choice, cut to preference (I used thinly sliced red cabbage, mixed greens, chopped tomato, and sliced jalapeno)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until they take on a bit of color and are fragrant. Transfer to a food processor.
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In the same skillet, heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add spices and toast for 1 minute. Add black beans, stir, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until black beans are slightly crispy.
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Transfer bean mixture to food processor. Blitz mixture a couple times to combine.
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Cook CAULIPOWER Rice according to package directions.
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Assemble: Spoon rice into 2-3 bowls, top with fresh vegetables, black bean 'meat', sliced avocado, lime wedge, and fresh cilantor. (Optional): Drizzle with plant-based sour cream.