This cauliflower rice with black beans is a clean eating Mexican-inspired meal, delicious on its own, scooped up by the spoonful, or it can served with tacos, quesadillas, and more. Prepare it for the family on meatless Mondays – it’s so delicious that even meat-eaters will love it!
Since choosing to follow a plant-based diet a few years ago, I’ve come to the realization that cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables, and makes for an ideal key ingredient in so many different vegetarian dishes. It’s filling and flavourful, and is a perfect substitute for rice and ground meats, thanks to its grainy texture. It also packs a punch of nutrition – one serving contains 77% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C, and it’s a great source of other vitamins.
My family is not as keen on cauliflower as I am, but I am convinced that one day I will convert them. Almost every Wednesday’s dinner is Tex-Mex-inspired, whether it be tostadas, quesadillas, or rice dishes. This healthy vegetable rice is a tasty way to ease them into vegan fare – it’s delicious and filling, and tastes delicious with Tex-Mex flavours. This vegan rice has plenty of serving options – wrapped in lettuce for a gluten-free meal option, stuffed in tacos or quesadillas, or as a topping for nachos. This recipe is also a cinch to personalize by adding whichever vegan or non-vegan garnish you prefer – fresh cilantro or parsley, olives, Greek yogurt or sour cream, scallions, red onions, Sriracha or jalapenos, plant-based or regular cheese, fresh avocado or tomatoes, or fresh lime juice, to name a few.
If you try this recipe (and love it!) be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram with #bitesforfoodies so I can see your creation!
Oh yum! We are actually looking for healthier options and this one sounds great. My kids love black beans which is great but I need more ideas to pair them with. Thanks for the great recipe idea.
This is too funny! Whenever I look at your blog, I think we are the same people-haha! We totally alternate between making vegan pizza and mexican night-our two favs! Hence the reason for my Mexian Pizza recipe… 🙂 this recipe looks tasty!
I know…I’ve actually thought the same thing, lol! We have a lot in common 😉
this looks so good! I have to try this soon!
Thanks! Let me know when you try it-I appreciate the feedback!
Who would guess that there is cauliflower in there! You inspire me with every visit!
You wouldn’t by looking at it…you can taste it a bit in there but that’s a good thing!
This looks yummy…might have to give it a try!! Danielle (:
Do you eat vegan Danielle? It’s worth a try 😉
This looks delicious and it’s very healthy too! Thanks for dropping by my blog.
Thanks to you too! 😉
This honestly looks lovely and I am definitely going to try this.
It’s a worth a try…I think even meat-lovers will appreciate it!
I love how you think ‘outside the box’ when it comes to food. I would have never thought about this. Thanks for sharing…I pass on all of your recipes to my aunt who loves to cook. She made that raspberry parfait you posted about and she loved it. I didn’t get any because I went out that day!! Hmmmppphh!!!
Sometimes I think out of the box because I feel I have to! If I want to be mindful about what I eat I kind of HAVE to find new, creative ways to make traditional recipes so that I enjoy them and don’t feel I’m missing out on anything! And thanks for the feedback-I’m so happy your aunt enjoys my recipes ;-)))