Cauliflower Rice Bowl (Printable)

A nutritious low-carb bowl with riced cauliflower, seasoned protein, and fresh vegetables ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cauliflower Rice

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, about 1.5 lbs, riced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Protein

05 - 14 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables and Toppings

11 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
16 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled, optional

→ Sauce

17 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
19 - 1 teaspoon tahini
20 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Remove leaves and stem from cauliflower, chop into florets, and pulse in a food processor until rice-sized granules form.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until tender. Transfer to a separate plate and keep warm.
03 - In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat.
05 - In the same skillet, quickly sauté bell pepper and broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to a plate.
06 - Divide cauliflower rice among four bowls. Top each with cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and fresh herbs.
07 - Drizzle optional yogurt-tahini sauce over each bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Low carb and keto-friendly with only 16g of carbohydrates.
  • High in protein with 28g per serving.
  • Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes with simple kitchen tools.
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily made dairy-free.
02 -
  • Pulse the cauliflower florets in short bursts to ensure even grains without turning it into a puree.
  • Cook the chicken in a single layer to get a nice golden sear on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Sauté the broccoli and peppers only briefly to maintain a bright color and crisp texture.
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